Luke 1:12-16

¹²When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and became terrified.

¹³But the angel told him, “Don't be afraid, Zechariah. Your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call him John.

¹⁴He will bring you joy and gladness, and many will celebrate his birth.

¹⁵He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will refuse to drink wine or other alcoholic drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he's born.

¹⁶He will turn many Israelites back to the Lord their God.