Luke 4:17

New International Reader's Version

And the scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to him. Jesus unrolled it and found the right place. There it is written,

Cross References

Luke 16:29

“Abraham replied, ‘They have the teachings of Moses and the Prophets. Let your brothers listen to them.’

Luke 20:42

David himself says in the Book of Psalms, “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand

Luke 4:16

Jesus went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. On the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue as he usually did. He stood up to read.

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me. He has anointed me to announce the good news to poor people. He has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners. He has sent me so that the blind will see again. He wants me to set free those who are treated badly.

Luke 4:20

Then Jesus rolled up the scroll. He gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were staring at him.

Acts 13:15

The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, “Brothers, do you have any words of instruction for the people? If you do, please speak.”

Acts 13:27

The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus. By finding him guilty, they made the prophets’ words come true. These are read every Sabbath day.

Acts 7:42

But God turned away from them. He let them go on worshiping the sun, moon and stars. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets. There it says, “ ‘People of Israel, did you bring me sacrifices and offerings for 40 years in the desert?