Luke 1:72 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷² in order to show mercy to our forefathers and to remember His holy Agreement.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷² To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷² 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)

⁷² To show mercy towards our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;

Common English Bible

⁷² He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and remembered his holy covenant,

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷² to accomplish mercy with our fathers, and to call to mind his holy testament,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷² To perform mercy to our fathers, and to remember his holy testament,

Luke 1:72 Cross References

Romans 11:28

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].

Romans 9:4

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].