79 to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
79 Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.
79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace."
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace."
46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
46 I am Light that has come into the world so that all who believe in me won't have to stay any longer in the dark.
46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
46 I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.
(Read John 12:44-50)
Our Lord publicly proclaimed, that every one who believed on him, as his true disciple, did not believe on him only, but on the Father who sent him. Beholding in Jesus the glory of the Father, we learn to obey, love, and trust in him. By daily looking to Him, who came a Light into the world, we are more and more freed from the darkness of ignorance, error, sin, and misery; we learn that the command of God our Saviour is everlasting life. But the same word will seal the condemnation of all who despise it, or neglect it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:79
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.