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66 The people who heard about these things wondered about them. They thought, “What will this child be?” They said this because the Lord was with him.

Zechariah Praises God

67 Then Zechariah, John’s father, was filled with the Holy Spirit. He told the people what would happen:

68 “Let us thank the Lord, the God of Israel.
    God has come to help his people and has given them freedom.

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66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.(A)

Zechariah’s Song

67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit(B) and prophesied:(C)

68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,(D)
    because he has come to his people and redeemed them.(E)

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