Pentecost Season · Nativity of St John the Baptist: Mass · Year B
Luke 1:57-66, 80
The Birth and Naming of John
June 24, 2027
Overview & Insights
"His name is John." (Luke 1:63)
Elizabeth gives birth, and against custom the child is named John as the angel directed. When Zechariah confirms the name in writing his speech returns, and all who hear wonder what this child will become.
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Commentary
Luke 1: The Birth and Naming of John Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the whole chapter.
Luke 1 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of quotations, word studies, and cross references worked verse by verse.
Luke 1:57 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the birth and naming of John in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Luke 1 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole first chapter of Luke.
Luke 1 Scripture Reflections Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Catholic homiletic reflections gathered on the birth of the forerunner.
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Cycle B, Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic background, reflection questions, and family prayer for the feast.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Luke, its structure and themes.
Gospel of Luke Overview (Luke 1-9) BibleProject
An animated overview of the opening movement of Luke's Gospel.
Luke 1:57 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the naming of John.
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