And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John ... And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called - showing that he was deaf as well as dumb.

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all - at his concurring with his wife in giving to the child a name so new in the family; not knowing of any communication between them on the subject.

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