Luke 1:77

Translations

Modern

…to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

Traditional

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

Literal

…to give knowledge of salvation to His people in forgiveness of their sins,

Latin

…ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi ejus in remissionem peccatorum eorum

Original

Greek

English

…to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

Notes

Luke 1:76–77

And you, child: Zechariah turned from speaking about the coming Messiah to address his newborn son, John, who would prepare the Messiah’s way.
called a prophet of the Most High: JJohn was the last and greatest in the line of Old Testament prophets (see 7:28).
prepare the way for Him: See Isaiah 40:3.

Luke 1:67–79

This second song of praise in the birth story of Jesus is called the Benedictus (Latin for “Blessed” or “Praise”). The song expects that God’s Messiah (his chosen leader) will save the Israelites from their enemies. Salvation includes physical rescue and forgiveness of sins (1:77).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Covenant with David God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Making Sense of the Exile Praise and Rejoicing in Luke–Acts The Blessings of Jesus

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John 1:34
I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.”
Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Luke 3:6
And all humanity will see God’s salvation.’”
Acts 19:4
Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”
John 1:7–9
He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
Luke 3:3
He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
Luke 7:47–50
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Gospel Jesus Christ King Luke, Gospel of Mercy Music Peace Poetry, Biblical Remission of Sins Virgin Birth of Jesus Zechariah (Person)

Topics

Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Saviour John: Mission of Joy of Zecharias, when John the Baptist Was Born Knowledge of Salvation Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Pardon is Granted: Through Christ Poetry: Lyrics, Sacred of Zacharias Psalms: Zacharias Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Zacharias Salvation: Ministers: Give the Knowledge of Select Readings: The Prophetic Blessing of Zacharias The Covenant: Fulfilled in Christ Wisdom: Spiritual, from God Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:77

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