Add parallel Print Page Options

18 The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me, because He has anointed Me [the Anointed One, the Messiah] to preach the good news (the Gospel) to the poor; He has sent Me to announce release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth as delivered those who are oppressed [who are downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken down by calamity],

19 To proclaim the accepted and acceptable year of the Lord [the day [a]when salvation and the free favors of God profusely abound].(A)

20 Then He rolled up the book and gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were gazing [attentively] at Him.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Luke 4:19 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.

Bible Gateway Recommends

Amplified Holy Bible, softcover
Amplified Holy Bible, softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback, Case of 24
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback, Case of 24
Retail: $167.76
Our Price: $79.49
Save: $88.27 (53%)
NKJV Amplified Parallel Large-Print Bible Flexisoft,  Blue/Brown
NKJV Amplified Parallel Large-Print Bible Flexisoft, Blue/Brown
Retail: $79.95
Our Price: $46.99
Save: $32.96 (41%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy
Amplified Compact Holy Bible--soft leather-look, camel/burgundy
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $22.99
Save: $12.00 (34%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars