Luk 1:74-75 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ Many important early mss (א B L W [0130] f^{1, 13} 565 892 pc) lack “our,” while most (A C D [K] Θ Ψ 0177 33 Maj. pc) 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, ^{▼▼ This phrase in Greek is actually thrown forward to the front of the verse to give it emphasis.}
75 in holiness and righteousness ^{▼▼ 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. ^{▼▼ Grk “all our days.”}