Luke
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
Luke 4:18
Luke 4:18 (KJV) speaks to healing, heartbreak, and oppression — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”
Isaiah 61:1“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.”
Jeremiah 17:14“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.”
Isaiah 57:18“But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.”
Luke 8:50
Common questions
What does Luke 4:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 4:18 reads: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised," The verse speaks to healing, heartbreak, and oppression. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 4:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised," is Luke 4:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 4:18?
Verses that sit beside Luke 4:18 include Isaiah 61:1, Psalms 147:3, and Jeremiah 17:14. Reading them alongside Luke 4:18 deepens the theme of healing.
How can I pray with Luke 4:18?
Read Luke 4:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.