78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven

Other Translations of Luke 1:78

King James Version

78 Through the tender tender...: or, bowels of the mercy mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

English Standard Version

78 because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit usOr when the sunrise shall dawn upon us; some manuscripts since the sunrise has visited us from on high

The Message

78 Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God's Sunrise will break in upon us,

New King James Version

78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited NU-Text reads shall visit. us;

New Living Translation

78 Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:78

Commentary on Luke 1:67-80

(Read Luke 1:67-80)

Zacharias uttered a prophecy concerning the kingdom and salvation of the Messiah. The gospel brings light with it; in it the day dawns. In John the Baptist it began to break, and increased apace to the perfect day. The gospel is discovering; it shows that about which we were utterly in the dark; it is to give light to those that sit in darkness, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. It is reviving; it brings light to those that sit in the shadow of death, as condemned prisoners in the dungeon. It is directing; it is to guide our feet in the way of peace, into that way which will bring us to peace at last, Romans 3:17. John gave proofs of strong faith, vigorous and holy affections, and of being above the fear and love of the world. Thus he ripened for usefulness; but he lived a retired life, till he came forward openly as the forerunner of the Messiah. Let us follow peace with all men, as well as seek peace with God and our own consciences. And if it be the will of God that we live unknown to the world, still let us diligently seek to grow strong in the grace of Jesus Christ.