Luke 1:72 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) in order to show mercy to our forefathers and to remember His holy Agreement. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition To make true and show the mercy and compassion and kindness [promised] to our forefathers and to remember and carry out His holy covenant [to bless, which is all the more sacred because it is made by God Himself], American Standard Version (1901) To show mercy towards our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant; Common English Bible He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and remembered his holy covenant, Catholic Public Domain Version to accomplish mercy with our fathers, and to call to mind his holy testament, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To perform mercy to our fathers, and to remember his holy testament, |
Now in response to the [proclamation of the] good news [about Christ], the Jews became [God’s] enemies for the sake of you [Gentiles]. But concerning [God’s] select people, these Jews became [God’s] dearly loved ones for the sake of their forefathers [i.e., who believed God’s promises regarding their descendants].
the Israelites. These people are God’s adopted children; they have [experienced] His glorious presence; they have [received] His Agreements; they have been given the Law of Moses; they possess the [Temple] service and the promises [of God].