Luke 4:19

To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

Cross-reference

Luke 19:42 Parallel

In Luke 19:42, Jesus laments that Jerusalem did not recognize the time of God's visitation — the 'year of favor' he proclaimed here was rejected.

Leviticus 25:8-13 establishes the Year of Jubilee — the 'year of the Lord's favor' Jesus proclaims here as the arrival of God's redemption.

Isaiah 61:2 Citation

Isaiah 61:2 is Jesus' source: 'the year of the Lord's favor' — he claims this prophecy is fulfilled in himself.

Isaiah 61:1 Citation

Isaiah 61:1 is the exact passage Jesus reads here—the proclamation of the year of the Lord's favor.

Isaiah 63:4 Contrast

In Isaiah 63:4, 'the year of my redemption' includes vengeance — Jesus deliberately quotes only the favor portion, leaving out judgment.

Leviticus 25:50-54 details the redemption of slaves during Jubilee — the freedom Jesus announces here for the oppressed.

Deuteronomy 15:1 prescribes the year of debt release — a precursor to the Jubilee freedom Jesus announces here.

2 Corinthians 6:2 declares 'now is the day of salvation'—echoing the present reality of the Lord's favor Jesus proclaims.