Knowledge of salvation (γνωσιν σωτηριας). "This is the aim and end of the work of the Forerunner" (Plummer).

To give knowledge of salvation. Knowledge of the way of salvation; that it was provided, and that the author of salvation was about to app…

To give knowledge of salvation.—This, as the form of the Greek verb shows, was to be the object of the Baptist’s mission.…

Theophylact of Ohrid: He explains how the forerunner prepared the way of the Lord by adding the phrase, To give knowled…

The second part of Zechariah’s hymn begins with a direct word to his son. The role of John derives its significance and greatness from God’s purpos…

To give knowledge of salvation—Zacharias now touches the principal subject of the gospel when he says that the knowledge of salvation<…

To give knowledge of salvation
This is still said of John, and belongs to his work and office; though the Syriac and…

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…