Luke 1:77

1:77 to give his people knowledge of salvation ¹  through the forgiveness ²  of their sins.

Luke 1:68

1:68 “Blessed ³  be the Lord God of Israel,

because he has come to help ⁴  and has redeemed ⁵  his people.

Luke 2:10

2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, ⁶  for I proclaim to you good news ⁷  that brings great joy to all the people:

Luke 21:23

21:23 Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing their babies in those days! For there will be great distress ⁸  on the earth and wrath against this people.

¹ sn John’s role, to give his people knowledge of salvation, is similar to that of Jesus (Luke 3:1-14; 5:31-32).

² sn Forgiveness is another major Lukan theme (Luke 4:18; 24:47; Acts 10:37).

³ sn The traditional name of this psalm, the “Benedictus,” comes from the Latin wording of the start of the hymn (“Blessed be…”).

⁴ sn The verb come to help can refer to a visit, but can also connote concern or assistance (L&N 85.11).

⁵ tn Or “has delivered”; Grk “has accomplished redemption.”

⁵ tn Grk “behold.”

⁶ tn Grk “I evangelize to you great joy.”

⁷ sn Great distress means that this is a period of great judgment.