Luke 1:13

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Cross-references

In Luke 1:60-63, the naming command is carried out — Elizabeth and Zechariah obey the angel's instruction.

Luke 1:63 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 1:63, Zechariah confirms the angel's command by writing the name John, fulfilling the naming prophecy.

Luke 1:57 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:57 records the fulfillment: Elizabeth gives birth to John, exactly as the angel promised here.

Luke 1:25 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:25 records Elizabeth's joy that the Lord took away her reproach—the fulfillment of the promise given here.

Luke 2:21 Parallel

In Luke 2:21, Jesus is named as the angel instructed — parallel to John's naming in Lk 1:13.

In Genesis 17:19, God promises Isaac to barren Sarah and commands his name — same pattern as John's announcement.

Acts 10:31 Parallel

Acts 10:31 has an angel tell Cornelius exactly the same phrase — 'your prayer has been heard' — making a direct parallel to Zechariah's experience.

Matthew 1:21 parallels this angelic birth announcement: Joseph is told to name Jesus with a meaning explaining his mission.

In Daniel 10:12, an angel similarly says 'Do not be afraid' and that Daniel's prayer was heard — the same reassurance given to Zechariah.

Psalm 113:9 Related theme

In Psalm 113:9, God gives barren women children — same theme as Elizabeth's miraculous conception.

In 2 Kings 4:16, Elisha promises a son to a barren woman — parallel to Gabriel's promise to Zechariah.

Genesis 18:14 asks 'Is anything too hard for the Lord?' regarding Sarah's promised birth — the same miraculous birth promise to a barren woman as John's.

Genesis 25:21 recounts Isaac's prayer for barren Rebekah being answered — the same pattern of prayer for a barren wife leading to conception.

Judges 13:3 Parallel

Judges 13:6 describes an angel announcing Samson's birth to a barren woman — a direct parallel to the angel's announcement to Zechariah about John.

In 1 Samuel 1:20-23, Hannah's prayer for a son is answered, and she dedicates Samuel to God — mirroring Elizabeth's future dedication of John.

In 1 Samuel 2:21, God visits barren Hannah, mirroring Elizabeth's conception — both are miraculous births of prophets (Samuel and John).

In 2 Kings 4:17, the promise is fulfilled — similar to Elizabeth's later conception.

Matthew 3:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 3:1 introduces John the Baptist in ministry—the son promised here becomes that very preacher.

Genesis 16:11 has an angel announcing Hagar's pregnancy and commanding to name Ishmael ('God hears') — directly parallel to Zechariah's announcement.

Genesis 18:10 promises Sarah a son in her old age — echoing Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy, both overcoming barrenness.

Isaiah 38:5 Parallel

Isaiah 38:5 also has God saying 'I have heard your prayer' and granting life—a similar answered prayer for a child or life extension.

John 1:6 Citation

John 1:6 introduces John the Baptist as a man sent from God — the same John whose birth is promised here.

Hosea 1:9 Contrast

Hosea 1:9 commands naming a son Lo-ammi ('not my people'), another judgment name contrasting with John's name heralding grace.

Hosea 1:6 Contrast

Hosea 1:6 commands naming a child Lo-ruhamah ('no compassion'), contrasting with John's name meaning 'God is gracious' in this birth announcement.

Acts 10:4 Parallel

In Acts 10:4, an angel tells Cornelius his prayers are remembered, paralleling the angel's response to Zechariah's prayer.

Hosea 1:10 Parallel

Hosea 1:10 promises restoration for those called 'not my people' — the grace John's ministry will prepare for.

Hosea 1:4 Parallel

In Hosea 1:4, God commands a symbolic name for a prophet's child — parallel to John's naming.

Isaiah 8:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 8:3, a prophet's son is given a symbolic name by divine command — similar to John's naming.