Luke 1:71

1:71 that we should be saved 1  from our enemies, 2 

and from the hand of all who hate us.

Luke 1:74-75

1:74 that we, being rescued from the hand of our 3  enemies,

may serve him without fear, 4 

1:75 in holiness and righteousness 5  before him for as long as we live. 6 

1 tn Grk “from long ago, salvation.”

2 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.

3 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.

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

5 sn The phrases that we…might serve him…in holiness and righteousness from Luke 1:74-75 well summarize a basic goal for a believer in the eyes of Luke. Salvation frees us up to serve God without fear through a life full of ethical integrity.

6 tn Grk “all our days.”