Skip to content
Journey Through the Bible

Isaiah 61:1-4

1 The Year of the Lord’s Favor
The 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,

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,

3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.

4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.

Cross References for Isaiah 61:1-4

1 John 5:7 - For there are three that testify: Click to read the verse 1 John 5:7 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:7

Psalms 146:7 - He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 146:7

Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so... Click to read the verse Acts 26:18 Click to read the verse Acts 26:18

Psalms 22:26 - The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts liv... Click to read the verse Psalms 22:26 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:26

Zephaniah 2:3 - Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, see... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3

Romans 10:15 - And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of ... Click to read the verse Romans 10:15 Click to read the verse Romans 10:15

Zechariah 9:11 - As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the w... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:11 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:11

Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5

Isaiah 57:15 - For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15

Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nat... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:13

Galatians 5:1 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be b... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:1

John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Click to read the verse John 8:32 Click to read the verse John 8:32

Psalms 119:32 - I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:32 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:32

Hosea 6:1 - Israel Unrepentant “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal ... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1

Isaiah 42:7 - to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:7

Luke 2:26 - It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 2:26 Click to read the verse Luke 2:26

Isaiah 42:1 - The Servant of the Lord “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 42:1

Psalms 28:8 - The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Click to read the verse Psalms 28:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 28:8

Luke 4:18 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18

Psalms 102:20 - to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death.” Click to read the verse Psalms 102:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 102:20

Isaiah 11:4 - but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:4

Matthew 11:5 - The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the de... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:5

Isaiah 59:21 - “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, and my wo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21

Acts 4:27 - Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this... Click to read the verse Acts 4:27 Click to read the verse Acts 4:27

Hebrews 9:14 - How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself u... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14

Daniel 9:24 - “Seventy ‘sevens’ are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to pu... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:24

Psalms 147:3 - He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Click to read the verse Psalms 147:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 147:3

Leviticus 8:30 - Then Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood from the altar and sprinkled th... Click to read the verse Leviticus 8:30 Click to read the verse Leviticus 8:30

Leviticus 21:12 - nor leave the sanctuary of his God or desecrate it, because he has been dedicated by the anoint... Click to read the verse Leviticus 21:12 Click to read the verse Leviticus 21:12

1 Peter 3:4 - Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4

Exodus 40:10 - Then anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it will... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:10

Exodus 28:41 - After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecr... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:41 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:41

Psalms 149:4 - For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. Click to read the verse Psalms 149:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 149:4

Exodus 40:13 - Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as pr... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:13

Isaiah 11:2 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2

1 John 2:20 - But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:20

Exodus 29:7 - Take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head. Click to read the verse Exodus 29:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:7

John 3:34 - For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. Click to read the verse John 3:34 Click to read the verse John 3:34

Isaiah 11:2-5 - The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:2-5

Leviticus 2:16 - The priest shall burn the memorial portion of the crushed grain and the oil, together with all ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:16

Exodus 30:26 - Then use it to anoint the Tent of Meeting, the ark of the Testimony, Click to read the verse Exodus 30:26 Click to read the verse Exodus 30:26

Exodus 37:29 - They also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense—the work of a perfumer. Click to read the verse Exodus 37:29 Click to read the verse Exodus 37:29

Exodus 40:9 - “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all i... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:9

Hebrews 1:9 - You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above y... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:9

Acts 10:38 - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing... Click to read the verse Acts 10:38 Click to read the verse Acts 10:38

John 17:3 - Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you... Click to read the verse John 17:3 Click to read the verse John 17:3

Psalms 51:17 - The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not des... Click to read the verse Psalms 51:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:17

Matthew 3:16 - As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, a... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:16

Psalms 45:7 - You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your com... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:7

Leviticus 2:4 - “‘If you bring a grain offering baked in an oven, it is to consist of fine flour: cakes made wi... Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 2:4

Leviticus 7:35 - This is the portion of the offerings made to the Lord by fire that were allotted to Aaron and h... Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:35 Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:35

2 Corinthians 1:21 - Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:21 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:21

Isaiah 66:2 - Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “This i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:2

Luke 7:22 - So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The ... Click to read the verse Luke 7:22 Click to read the verse Luke 7:22

Isaiah 49:24-25 - Can plunder be taken from warriors, or captives rescued from the fierce? Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:24-25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:24-25

John 8:32-36 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Click to read the verse John 8:32-36 Click to read the verse John 8:32-36

Zechariah 9:11-12 - As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the w... Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:11-12 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:11-12

Isaiah 49:9 - to say to the captives, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Be free!’ “They will feed beside... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:9

Jeremiah 34:8 - Freedom for Slaves The word came to Jeremiah from the Lord after King Zedekiah had made a coven... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:8

Psalms 116:16 - O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have freed... Click to read the verse Psalms 116:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:16

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Acts 1:2 - until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to t... Click to read the verse Acts 1:2 Click to read the verse Acts 1:2

Psalms 68:6 - God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious ... Click to read the verse Psalms 68:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:6

Luke 4:18-19 - “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. H... Click to read the verse Luke 4:18-19 Click to read the verse Luke 4:18-19

Psalms 34:18 - The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:18

Psalms 2:6 - “I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill.” Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:6

Psalms 2:2 - The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and aga... Click to read the verse Psalms 2:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:2

Deuteronomy 26:15 - Look down from heaven, your holy dwelling place, and bless your people Israel and the land you ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 26:15

Isaiah 41:17 - “The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 41:17

Matthew 5:3 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:3

Isaiah 32:7 - The scoundrel’s methods are wicked, he makes up evil schemes to destroy the poor with lies, eve... Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 32:7

Zechariah 11:7 - So I pastured the flock marked for slaughter, particularly the oppressed of the flock. Then I t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:7 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:7

Acts 16:26 - Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At... Click to read the verse Acts 16:26 Click to read the verse Acts 16:26

Romans 6:16-22 - Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:16-22 Click to read the verse Romans 6:16-22

Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:10 Click to read the verse Luke 2:10

2 Chronicles 6:42 - O Lord God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your ser... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:42 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 6:42

Psalms 107:14 - He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:14

2 Corinthians 7:6 - But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:6

John 1:41 - The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messi... Click to read the verse John 1:41 Click to read the verse John 1:41

Psalms 69:32 - The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live! Click to read the verse Psalms 69:32 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:32

Psalms 25:9 - He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:9

James 1:21 - Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the w... Click to read the verse James 1:21 Click to read the verse James 1:21

2 Timothy 2:25-26 - Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance l... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:25-26 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:25-26

Psalms 142:7 - Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about m... Click to read the verse Psalms 142:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 142:7

Psalms 45:2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has bl... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2

Isaiah 52:9 - Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:9

Romans 7:23-25 - but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:23-25 Click to read the verse Romans 7:23-25

Isaiah 29:19 - Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19

Isaiah 40:9 - You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jer... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:9

Acts 5:19 - But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Click to read the verse Acts 5:19 Click to read the verse Acts 5:19

John 8:36 - So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Click to read the verse John 8:36 Click to read the verse John 8:36

Ecclesiastes 1:1 - Everything Is Meaningless The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem: Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:1

John 1:32-33 - Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on ... Click to read the verse John 1:32-33 Click to read the verse John 1:32-33

Isaiah 48:16 - “Come near me and listen to this: “From the first announcement I have not spoken in secret; at ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:16

Isaiah 52:2 - Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:2

Matthew 5:3-5 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:3-5 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:3-5

Luke 4:1 - The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by... Click to read the verse Luke 4:1 Click to read the verse Luke 4:1

Matthew 10:7 - As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 10:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:7

Luke 9:11 - but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:11 Click to read the verse Luke 9:11

Mark 3:27 - In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ti... Click to read the verse Mark 3:27 Click to read the verse Mark 3:27

Acts 13:32 - “We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers Click to read the verse Acts 13:32 Click to read the verse Acts 13:32

1 Peter 3:19 - through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:19 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:19