Luke 4:17

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The book of Isaiah the prophet was given to him. He opened the book and found the place where this is written:

Cross References

Acts 13:15

The Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have something to say that will help the people here, please speak.”

Acts 7:42

But God turned against them and let them continue worshiping the army of false gods in the sky. This is what God says in the book that contains what the prophets wrote: ‘People of Israel, you did not bring me blood offerings and sacrifices in the desert for 40 years;

Acts 13:27

The Jews living in Jerusalem and their leaders did not realize that Jesus was the Savior. The words the prophets wrote about him were read every Sabbath day, but they did not understand. They condemned Jesus. When they did this, they made the words of the prophets come true.

Luke 20:42

In the book of Psalms, David himself says, ‘The Lord God said to my Lord: Sit by me at my right side,

Luke 4:16

Jesus traveled to Nazareth, the town where he grew up. On the Sabbath day he went to the synagogue as he always did. He stood up to read.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has chosen me to tell good news to the poor. He sent me to tell prisoners that they are free and to tell the blind that they can see again. He sent me to free those who have been treated badly

Luke 4:20

Jesus closed the book, gave it back to the helper, and sat down. As everyone in the synagogue watched him closely,

Luke 16:29

“But Abraham said, ‘They have the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets to read; let them learn from that.’