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He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, <a href="/nlt/luke/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, <a href="/esv/luke/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, <a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because of which He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth in deliverance the oppressed, <a href="/kjv/luke/4.htm">King James Bible</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, <a href="/nkjv/luke/4.htm">New King James Version</a> “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; <a href="/nasb_/luke/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO BRING GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, <a href="/nasb/luke/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, <a href="/nasb77/luke/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE DOWNTRODDEN, <a href="/lsb/luke/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED, <a href="/amp/luke/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME (the Messiah), BECAUSE HE HAS ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO ANNOUNCE RELEASE (pardon, forgiveness) TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND, TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED (downtrodden, bruised, crushed by tragedy), <a href="/csb/luke/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, <a href="/hcsb/luke/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, <a href="/asv/luke/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised, <a href="/cev/luke/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "The Lord's Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers, <a href="/erv/luke/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised, <a href="/gwt/luke/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is with me. He has anointed me to tell the Good News to the poor. He has sent me to announce forgiveness to the prisoners of sin and the restoring of sight to the blind, to forgive those who have been shattered by sin, <a href="/gnt/luke/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed <a href="/isv/luke/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has anointed me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to announce release to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to set oppressed people free, <a href="/msb/luke/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/net/luke/4.htm">NET Bible</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, <a href="/nheb/luke/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, <a href="/wbt/luke/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor; He has sent me to announce release to the prisoners of war and recovery of sight to the blind: to send away free those whom tyranny has crushed, <a href="/web/luke/4.htm">World English Bible</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “The Spirit of the LORD [is] on Me, "" Because He anointed Me "" To proclaim good news to the poor, "" Sent Me to heal the broken of heart, "" To proclaim to captives deliverance, "" And to blind receiving of sight, "" To send the bruised away with deliverance, <a href="/blb/luke/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because of which He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth in deliverance the oppressed, <a href="/ylt/luke/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because He did anoint me; To proclaim good news to the poor, Sent me to heal the broken of heart, To proclaim to captives deliverance, And to blind receiving of sight, To send away the bruised with deliverance, <a href="/slt/luke/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me for which he anointed me to announce good news to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim a remission to the captives, and a recovery of sight to the blind, to send away with remission the bruised,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Wherefore he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the contrite of heart, <a href="/cpdv/luke/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because of this, he has anointed me. He has sent me to evangelize the poor, to heal the contrite of heart, <a href="/nabre/luke/4.htm">New American Bible</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because of this he has anointed me, to preach good tidings to the poor; and he has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, and to proclaim release to the captives, and sight to the blind; to strengthen with forgiveness those who are bruised <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “The Spirit of THE LORD JEHOVAH is upon me, and because of this he has anointed me to preach The Good News to the poor; he has sent me to heal broken hearts and to proclaim liberty to captives, vision to the blind, and to restore the crushed with forgiveness,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the broken hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; to set free the oppressed; <a href="/godbey/luke/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor: hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and sight to the blind, and to set at liberty them that are bruised,<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> ?The spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the work whereunto he hath anointed me; he hath sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor; to heal the contrite in heart; to proclaim liberty to the captives; and restore sight to the blind; to send forth the bruised free from bonds; <a href="/mace/luke/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, <a href="/wey/luke/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor; He has sent me to announce release to the prisoners of war and recovery of sight to the blind: to send away free those whom tyranny has crushed, <a href="/worrell/luke/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; because He anointed Me to publish good tidings to the poor; He hath sent Me to proclaim release to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to send away the crushed in freedom.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>"The spirit of the Lord <Fr>is<FR> upon me <Fr>to the end,<FR> for which He hath anointed me: He hath sent me to publish good tidings to the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to release them that are bruised,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/4-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1470" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/4.htm">The Rejection at Nazareth</a> …17the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: 18<a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">“The Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord is</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/1752.htm" title="1752: heineken (Prep) -- Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/5548.htm" title="5548: echrisen (V-AIA-3S) -- Probably akin to chraomai through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. to consecrate to an office or religious service.">He has anointed</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/2097.htm" title="2097: Euangelisasthai (V-ANM) -- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.">to preach good news</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchois (Adj-DMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">to the poor.</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: Apestalken (V-RIA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">He has sent</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryxai (V-ANA) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">to proclaim</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesin (N-AFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">liberty</a> <a href="/greek/164.htm" title="164: aichmalōtois (N-DMP) -- A captive (in war), a prisoner. From aichme and a derivative of the same as halosis; properly, a prisoner of war, i.e. a captive.">to the captives</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/309.htm" title="309: anablepsin (N-AFS) -- Recovery of sight. From anablepo; restoration of sight.">recovery of sight</a> <a href="/greek/5185.htm" title="5185: typhlois (Adj-DMP) -- Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind.">to the blind,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: Aposteilai (V-ANA) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">to release</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesei (N-DFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon."></a> <a href="/greek/2352.htm" title="2352: tethrausmenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- To crush, break, shatter; met: I break down. A primary verb; to crush.">the oppressed,</a> 19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a> to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. <a href="/matthew/11-5.htm">Matthew 11:5</a> The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? <a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Matthew 12:18</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I have chosen, My beloved, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18</a> to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">2 Corinthians 3:17</a> Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. <a href="/isaiah/29-18.htm">Isaiah 29:18-19</a> On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. / The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a> “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/john/8-32.htm">John 8:32</a> Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7-8</a> He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free, / the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Romans 10:15</a> And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,Spirit.<a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7</a> Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-5</a> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles… anointed.<a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2,6</a> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, … <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.<a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41</a> He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.to preach.<a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a> And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.<a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a> Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.<a href="/isaiah/29-19.htm">Isaiah 29:19</a> The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.to heal.<a href="/2_chronicles/34-27.htm">2 Chronicles 34:27</a> Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.<a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Psalm 34:18</a> The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.<a href="/psalms/51-17.htm">Psalm 51:17</a> The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.to preach deliverance.<a href="/psalms/102-20.htm">Psalm 102:20</a> To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;<a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Psalm 107:10-16</a> Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; … <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7</a> Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/mark/10-51.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Brokenhearted</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-11.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/luke/4-11.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/luke/1-71.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-17.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/psalms/78-65.htm">Recovering</a> <a href="/mark/15-11.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Blind</a> <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Brokenhearted</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-8.htm">Captives</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Crushed</a> <a href="/luke/11-4.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Free</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/john/1-23.htm">Isaiah</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Liberty</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">News</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/luke/9-32.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/luke/4-24.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/joshua/5-8.htm">Recovering</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Release</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 4</div>1. <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">The fasting and temptation of Jesus.</a> 14. <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">He begins to preach.</a> 16. <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">The people of Nazareth marvel at words, but seek to kill him.</a> 33. <a href="/luke/4-33.htm">He cures one possessed of a demon,</a> 38. <a href="/luke/4-38.htm">Peter's mother-in-law,</a> 40. <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">and various other sick persons.</a> 41. <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">The demons acknowledge Jesus, and are reproved for it.</a> 42. <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">He preaches through the cities of Galilee.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The Spirit of the Lord is on Me This phrase signifies the divine empowerment and presence of God upon Jesus. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of the Lord coming upon someone often indicated a special calling or mission (e.g., <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Judges 6:34</a>, <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). This anointing is a fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, which prophesied the coming of the Messiah who would be empowered by the Spirit. The presence of the Holy Spirit marks Jesus as the chosen one, set apart for a divine purpose.because He has anointed Me Anointing in biblical times was a symbolic act of consecration, often involving oil, signifying being set apart for a specific role or task (e.g., priests, kings). Jesus is the Anointed One, the Messiah (Hebrew: Mashiach, Greek: Christos), fulfilling the messianic prophecies. This anointing is not with oil but with the Holy Spirit, indicating a spiritual mission and authority.to preach good news to the poor The "good news" or "gospel" is the message of salvation and the coming of God's kingdom. The poor, in this context, can refer to those who are economically disadvantaged, but also to the spiritually poor or humble (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a>). Jesus' ministry focused on those marginalized by society, offering hope and redemption. This aligns with the prophetic tradition of caring for the poor and oppressed (<a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a>).He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives This phrase echoes the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25), a time when debts were forgiven, and slaves were freed. Jesus' mission includes spiritual liberation from sin and bondage (<a href="/john/8-34.htm">John 8:34-36</a>). The captives can be seen as those bound by sin, demonic oppression, or societal injustices. This proclamation is a central theme of Jesus' ministry, offering freedom and restoration.and recovery of sight to the blind While Jesus performed physical healings, restoring sight to the blind (e.g., <a href="/john/9.htm">John 9:1-7</a>), this phrase also symbolizes spiritual enlightenment. Blindness in scripture often represents a lack of understanding or spiritual insight (<a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a>, <a href="/john/9-39.htm">John 9:39-41</a>). Jesus brings light to those in darkness, revealing truth and guiding them to salvation.to release the oppressed The oppressed are those burdened by sin, societal structures, or spiritual forces. Jesus' mission is to bring relief and deliverance, fulfilling the messianic prophecy of setting the oppressed free (<a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6</a>). This release is both physical and spiritual, offering a holistic salvation that addresses the needs of the whole person. Jesus' ministry consistently challenged oppressive systems and offered hope to those suffering.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking in the synagogue in Nazareth, declaring His mission and fulfilling the prophecy from Isaiah. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_the_lord.htm">The Spirit of the Lord</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who empowers and anoints Jesus for His ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/n/nazareth.htm">Nazareth</a> The town where Jesus grew up and where this event takes place. It is significant as the setting for Jesus' declaration of His mission. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor,_captives,_blind,_and_oppressed.htm">The Poor, Captives, Blind, and Oppressed</a> These groups represent both physical and spiritual conditions that Jesus came to address through His ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah_the_prophet.htm">Isaiah the Prophet</a> The original prophecy comes from <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>, which Jesus reads and applies to Himself, indicating the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_anointing_of_the_spirit.htm">The Anointing of the Spirit</a> Jesus' ministry was empowered by the Holy Spirit. As believers, we are also called to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_good_news.htm">Proclaiming Good News</a> The gospel is meant for everyone, especially those who are marginalized or suffering. We are called to share this good news with compassion and urgency. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_physical_liberation.htm">Spiritual and Physical Liberation</a> Jesus' mission includes both spiritual and physical aspects. We should seek to address both in our ministry and outreach efforts. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' life and work fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability and continuity of Scripture. This encourages us to trust in God's promises. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_for_the_oppressed.htm">Compassion for the Oppressed</a> Jesus' concern for the oppressed challenges us to advocate for justice and mercy in our communities, reflecting His heart for those in need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 4</a> <a href="/q/how_to_share_good_news_with_the_poor.htm">How can we share the Good News with the poor?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_emulate_jesus.htm">What does it mean to emulate Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_septuagint.htm">What does the term "Septuagint" refer to?</a> <a href="/q/what's_bethlehem's_biblical_role.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus being anointed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.--The passage that follows reproduces, with a few unimportant variations, the LXX. version of <a href="/context/isaiah/61-1.htm" title="The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;">Isaiah 61:1-2</a>. The words "to heal the broken-hearted" are not in the best MSS. "To set at liberty them that are bruised" is not found in the present text of Isaiah. It is a legitimate inference that the passage which Jesus thus read was one in which He wished men to see the leading idea of His ministry. Glad tidings for the poor, remission of sins, comfort for the mourners, these were what He proclaimed now. These were proclaimed again in the beatitudes of the Sermon on the Mount. We cannot fail to connect the opening words with the descent of the Spirit at His baptism. That was the "unction from the Holy One" (<a href="/1_john/2-20.htm" title="But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things.">1John 2:20</a>) which made Him the Christ, the true anointed of the Lord.Recovering of sight to the blind.--The English version of Isaiah rightly follows the Hebrew in giving "the opening of the prison to them that are bound." The blindness is that of those who have been imprisoned in the darkness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. St. Luke here quotes, with a few important variations, from the LXX. of <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1, 2</a>. The clause, "to set at liberty them that are bruised," does not occur the present text of Isaiah. The bright, comforting words of the great prophet the Lord chose as giving a general summary of what he designed to carry out in his ministry. It could be no undesigned coincidence that the opening words of the passage contain a singularly clear mention of the three Persons of the blessed Trinity - the Spirit, the Father, and the Anointed (Messiah). Because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, etc. The common interpretation referred this passage to the state of the people on the return from the Captivity. Nothing, however, that the people had yet experienced in any way satisfied the brilliant picture painted in the great prophecy. A remnant certainly had returned several centuries back from their distant exile, but the large majority of the chosen people were scattered abroad; their own land was crushed under what seemed a hopeless servitude; poverty, ignorance, universal discontent, reigned alike in Jerusalem, garrisoned with Roman legionaries, and in the most distant of the poor upland villages of Galilee. Only could deliverance come and a golden age of prosperity return with the promised Messiah. This was the interpretation which the choicest spirits in Israel applied to the great Isaiah prophecy read that sabbath day in the little synagogue of Nazareth. This was the meaning which Jesus at once gave to it, only he startled his hearers by telling them that in him they saw the promised long-looked-for Deliverer. We only possess, it is evident, the very barest abstract of the words of the Teacher Jesus on this occasion. They must have been singularly eloquent, winning, and powerful to have extorted the wonder and admiration alluded to in the twenty-second verse. <a href="/commentaries/luke/4-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“[The] Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of [the] Lord [is] Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Me, ἐμέ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. because εἵνεκεν (heineken) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1752.htm">Strong's 1752: </a> Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of. He has anointed ἔχρισέν (echrisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5548.htm">Strong's 5548: </a> Probably akin to chraomai through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. to consecrate to an office or religious service. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to preach good news Εὐαγγελίσασθαι (Euangelisasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_2097.htm">Strong's 2097: </a> From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. to [the] poor. πτωχοῖς (ptōchois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. He has sent Ἀπέσταλκέν (Apestalken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to proclaim κηρῦξαι (kēryxai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. deliverance ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. to [the] captives αἰχμαλώτοις (aichmalōtois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_164.htm">Strong's 164: </a> A captive (in war), a prisoner. From aichme and a derivative of the same as halosis; properly, a prisoner of war, i.e. a captive. and Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. recovery of sight ἀνάβλεψιν (anablepsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_309.htm">Strong's 309: </a> Recovery of sight. From anablepo; restoration of sight. to [the] blind, τυφλοῖς (typhlois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5185.htm">Strong's 5185: </a> Blind, physically or mentally. From, tuphoo; opaque, i.e. blind. to release Ἀποστεῖλαι (Aposteilai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. [the] oppressed, τεθραυσμένους (tethrausmenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2352.htm">Strong's 2352: </a> To crush, break, shatter; met: I break down. 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