King James Bible
"And all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of God's redemptive plan, extending beyond Israel to include all humanity regardless of ethnicity or status. In Luke's Gospel, this inclusivity reflects a major theme of salvation breaking traditional boundaries. The future tense points to a visible, unmistakable manifestation of God's saving power through the coming Messiah. This quotation from Isaiah 40:5 connects John the Baptist's ministry to ancient prophecy, preparing hearts to recognize Jesus as God's salvation made tangible.