1:77 to give his people knowledge of salvation 1 through the forgiveness 2 of their sins.
1:79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, 3
to guide our feet into the way 4 of peace.”
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 On the phrases who sit in darkness…and…death see Isa 9:1-2; 42:7; 49:9-10.
4 tn Or “the path.”