Luke 1:71

1:71 that we should be saved from our enemies,

and from the hand of all who hate us.

Luke 1:74

1:74 that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies,

may serve him without fear,


tn Grk “from long ago, salvation.”

sn The theme of being saved from our enemies is like the release Jesus preached in Luke 4:18-19. Luke’s narrative shows that one of the enemies in view is Satan and his cohorts, with the grip they have on humanity.

tc Many important early mss (א B L W [0130] Ë1,13 565 892 pc) lack “our,” while most (A C D [K] Θ Ψ 0177 33 Ï pc) supply it. Although the addition is most likely not authentic, “our” has been included in the translation due to English stylistic requirements.

tn This phrase in Greek is actually thrown forward to the front of the verse to give it emphasis.