20 For Herod was in fear of John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man,+ and he was keeping him safe. After hearing him, he was at a great loss as to what to do, yet he continued to hear him gladly.

67 Then Zech·a·riʹah his father was filled with holy spirit, and he prophesied, saying:

76 But as for you, young child, you will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go ahead of Jehovah* to prepare his ways,+