Luk 1:74-75 | NET2full | STEP | that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies , may serve him without fear ,

‏ Luke 1:74-75

74 that we, being rescued from the hand of our ^{▼▼tc Many significant early mss (א B L W [0130] ƒ1,13 565 892) lack “our,” while most (A C D [K] Θ Ψ 0177 33 Maj) supply it. Although the addition is most likely not authentic, “our” has been included in the translation due to English stylistic requirements.} enemies,
may serve him without fear, ^{▼▼tn This phrase in Greek is actually thrown forward to the front of the verse to give it emphasis.}
75 in holiness and righteousness ^{▼▼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.} before him for as long as we live. ^{▼▼tn Grk “all our days.”}