Luke 4:19 bbe — To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come.

Bible in Basic English

"To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come."

— Luke 4:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 4 — Context

16

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been as a child, and he went, as his way was, into the Synagogue on the Sabbath, and got up to give a reading.

17

And the book of the prophet Isaiah was given to him and, opening the book, he came on the place where it is said,

18

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because I am marked out by him to give good news to the poor; he has sent me to make well those who are broken-hearted; to say that the prisoners will be let go, and the blind will see, and to make the wounded free from their chains,

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To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come.

20

And shutting the book he gave it back to the servant and took his seat: and the eyes of all in the Synagogue were fixed on him.

21

Then he said to them, Today this word has come true in your hearing.

22

And they were all giving witness, with wonder, to the words of grace which came from his mouth: and they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?

Luke 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:19 say?
Luke 4:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come.”
Where is Luke 4:19 in the Bible?
Luke 4:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 19.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 4:19.
What translation should I read Luke 4:19 in?
Luke 4:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 4:19?
Luke 4:19 reads (BBE): “To give knowledge that the year of the Lord's good pleasure is come.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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