Luke 1:67

(7) And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

(7) John, having just been born, by the authority of the Holy Spirit is appointed to his office.

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⁶⁷ And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

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