70 Long ago the Lord promisedby the wordsof his holy prophets
71 to save us from our enemiesand from everyonewho hates us.
72 God said he would be kindto our people and keephis sacred promise.
73 He told our ancestor Abraham
74 that he would rescue usfrom our enemies.Then we could serve himwithout fear,
75 by being holy and goodas long as we live.
76 You, my son, will be calledthe prophet of God Most High.You will go ahead of the Lordto get everything readyfor him.