Luke 1:77 cpdv — to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins, "

— Luke 1:77, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 1 — Context

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so that, having been freed from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear,

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in holiness and in justice before him, throughout all our days.

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And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways,

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to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins,

78

through the heart of the mercy of our God, by which, descending from on high, he has visited us,

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to illuminate those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to direct our feet in the way of peace.”

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And the child grew, and he was strengthened in spirit. And he was in the wilderness, until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Luke 1:77 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:77 say?
Luke 1:77 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins, ”
Where is Luke 1:77 in the Bible?
Luke 1:77 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 77.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:77.
What translation should I read Luke 1:77 in?
Luke 1:77 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 1:77?
Luke 1:77 reads (CPDV): “to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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