Luke 1:70
as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
In Context
69He has given us a great Savior from the line of his servant David,
71He promised to save us from our enemies, from those who hate us.
Cross References
Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you; I will curse those who curse you. Everyone on earth will be blessed through you.”
2 Samuel 23:2“The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; my tongue gave his message.
Jeremiah 30:10As far as you're concerned, my servant Jacob, don't be afraid, declares the Lord, Israel, don't be discouraged. I promise to save you from your distant places of exile, your descendants from the countries where they're being held captive. The descendants of Jacob will go home to a quiet and comfortable life, free from any threats.
Mark 12:36David himself declared, inspired by the Holy Spirit, that the Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.’
Luke 24:44Then Jesus said to them, “This is what I explained to you while I was still with you. Everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, had to be fulfilled.”
Acts 28:25They couldn't agree among themselves, and they left after Paul told them this: “The Holy Spirit said it well through Isaiah the prophet to your forefathers,
Matthew Henry on Luke 1:68-80
The Song of Zacharias. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his… Read the whole commentary →