70. He said that he would do thisthrough his holy prophets who lived long ago:
71. He promised he would save us from our enemiesand from the power of all those who hate us.
72. He said he would give mercy to our ancestorsand that he would remember his holy promise.
73. God promised Abraham, our father,
74. that he would save us from the power of our enemiesso we could serve him without fear,
75. being holy and good before God as long as we live.
76. “Now you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God.You will go before the Lord to prepare his way.