Luke 1:77 nasb — To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,

NASB

"To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,"

— Luke 1:77, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Luke 1:77 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Luke 1 — Context

74

To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear,

75

In holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.

76

"And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS;

77

To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,

78

Because of the tender mercy of our God, With which the Sunrise from on high will visit us,

79

TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace."

80

And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

Luke 1:77 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 1:77 say?
Luke 1:77 in the NASB reads: “To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness 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 (NASB): “To give to His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2