Isaiah 61:1–3

Messiah’s Jubilee

61 The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me, a

because the Lord has anointed Me

to bring good news to the poor. b

He has sent Me to heal c the brokenhearted,

to proclaim liberty to the captives

and freedom to the prisoners; d

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, e

and the day of our God’s vengeance; f

to comfort g all who mourn,

3 to provide for those who mourn in * Zion;

to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,

festive oil instead of mourning, h

and splendid clothes instead of despair. i

And they will be called righteous trees,

planted by the Lord

to glorify Him. j