τοῦ δοῦναι, the infinitive of purpose, to be connected with προπορεύσῃ in Luke 1:76 = John will go before the Lord (Jehovah), with the view of giving the knowledge of salvation in the forgiveness of sins. This is a very general description of John's ministry, hardly differentiating it from that of Christ. The knowledge of salvation in forgiveness is salvation = Christ's gift.

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Old Testament