Luk 1:77 | NET2full | STEP | to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins .

‏ Luke 1:77

77 to give his people knowledge of salvation ^{▼▼sn John’s role, to give his people knowledge of salvation, is similar to that of Jesus (Luke 3:1-14; 5:31-32).} through the forgiveness ^{▼▼sn Forgiveness is another major Lukan theme (Luke 4:18; 24:47; Acts 10:37).} of their sins.