Cross-references

Explore similar Bible verses on Luke 4:19 in New International Reader’s Version

"And he has sent me to announce the year when he will set his people free.’"

Isa 61:1 The Spirit of the LORD and King is on me. The LORD has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.

Isa 61:2 He has sent me to announce the year when he will set his people free. He wants me to announce the day when he will pay his enemies back. Our God has sent me to comfort all those who are sad.