76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
76 And you, my child, "Prophet of the Highest," will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways,
76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
76 "And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 1:76
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.