Luke 4:18
"“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..." — Luke 4:18 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes.
““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 for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed,”Luke 4:18 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Luke 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Luke chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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A writing of Hezekiah king of Judah after his illness and recovery:
Isaiah 39:1At that time Merodach-Baladan son of Baladan king of Babylon sent Hezekiah letters and a gift, because he had heard of his illness and recovery.
Romans 11:11Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.
Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Galatians 5:11Brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.
John 3:28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.’
Romans 1:9God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord 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 freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Luke 4:18. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Luke 4:18 mean?
"“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..." — Luke 4:18 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Luke 4:18?
Luke 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Luke chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Luke 4:18 read in other translations?
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