Lukas 1:77

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

[1:77]  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).

[1:77]  ² sn Forgiveness is another major Lukan theme (Luke 4:18; 24:47; Acts 10:37).