17 he was given the book of Isaiah the prophet. He opened it and read,
18 “The Lord's Spirithas come to me,because he has chosen meto tell the good newsto the poor.The Lord has sent meto announce freedomfor prisoners,to give sight to the blind,to free everyonewho suffers,
19 and to say, ‘This is the yearthe Lord has chosen.’ ”
20 Jesus closed the book, then handed it back to the man in charge and sat down. Everyone in the synagogue looked straight at Jesus.
21 Then Jesus said to them, “What you have just heard me read has come true today.”
22 All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn't he Joseph's son?”
23 Jesus answered:You will certainly want to tell me this saying, “Doctor, first make yourself well.” You will tell me to do the same things here in my own hometown that you heard I did in Capernaum.