Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she brought forth a son.
      2. The mother opposed it, and would have called him John; having learned, either by inspiration of the Holy Ghost (as is most probable), or by information in writing from her husband, that God appointed this to be his name (Luke 1:60; Luke 1:60); He shall be called Johanan--Gracious, because he shall introduce the gospel of Christ, wherein God's grace shines more brightly than ever.