Luke 4:17

Updated: June 3, 2025

The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} there was delivered{G1929}{(G5681)} unto him{G846} the book{G975} of the prophet{G4396} Esaias{G2268}. And{G2532} when he had opened{G380}{(G5660)} the book{G975}, he found{G2147}{(G5627)} the place{G5117} where{G3757} it was{G2258}{(G5713)} written{G1125}{(G5772)},

KJV with Strongs

(17) The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him and He opened the scroll, finding the place where it's written:

The F.O.G

The synagogue attendant handed Him the large prophetic scroll of Isaiah. And Jesus carefully unrolled it until He found the exact passage He sought.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and there was given over to him a roll of Isaiah the prophet, and having unfolded the roll, he found the place where it hath been written:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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