68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people
68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he came and set his people free.
68 "Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people,
68 "Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:68
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.