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Luke 1:72 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 1:72 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 1 verse 72 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;”
Luke 1:72 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 1:72
Salvation comes 'to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant.' This emphasizes that God's saving work flows from covenant faithfulness, not human merit. The word 'perform' (Greek 'poiesai') indicates accomplishment and completion—God bringing to fulfillment what He promised. 'Mercy' emphasizes the gracious character of salvation—unearned and undeserved. God's 'remembering' His covenant doesn't mean He forgot, but that He acts according to His covenant commitments. This verse articulates covenant theology: God saves because He promised, and He keeps His word....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 1:72
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“since he could swear by none greater”
“and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.”
“and also my covenant with Abraham; and I will remember the land.”
“and mercy to Abraham”
“they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election”
“and I will establish to you an everlasting covenant.”
“and you will spread abroad to the west”
“his servant”
“and of the covenant which God made with our fathers”
“the word which he commanded to a thousand generations”