Luke 1:62
“And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.”
Luke 1:62 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
- DARBYDarby
- And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.
Context: Luke 1
60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
About Luke 1: The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
Luke writes a prologue, in which he explains that his gospel is based on the testimony of those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
Commentary
Luke 1 is the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, which is part of the New Testament of the Bible. This chapter begins with a brief introduction to the author, Luke, and his purpose for writing the Gospel. He states that he has carefully investigated the events he is about to record and that he is writing to provide an orderly account of the life of Jesus.