Luke 7:22

Translations

Modern

So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Traditional

Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.

Literal

And answering, He said to them, “Having gone, report to John what you saw and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news proclaimed.

Latin

Et respondens, dixit illis: Euntes renuntiate Joanni quæ audistis et vidistis: quia cæci vident, claudi ambulant, leprosi mundantur, surdi audiunt, mortui resurgunt, pauperes evangelizantur:

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So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Notes

Luke 7:22

The blind receive sight, the lame walk: The prophet Isaiah describes God’s salvation as the renewal of his fallen creation (Isaiah 26:19; 29:18–19; 35:5–6; 61:1–2). Jesus did not come to end Roman rule over Judea. This may explain why he leaves out the words "proclaim liberty to the captives" when he quotes Isaiah 61:1. He came for a greater purpose: to reverse the effects of sin and death.

Luke 7:18–23

John’s disciples: See study note on 5:33. John was now in prison (3:19–20). He wondered if Jesus was truly the Christ since Jesus did not act like a powerful political king who would defeat the Romans. In response, Jesus defined his role as God's chosen king.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist

Events

Jesus' Message on John the Baptistc. AD 28

Related verses

Isaiah 35:5–6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Isaiah 61:1–3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD 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 liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Isaiah 29:18–19
On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Matthew 9:28–30
After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
Luke 8:53–55
And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.
Acts 26:18
…to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Matthew 21:14
The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them.
Matthew 15:30–31
Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.
Luke 7:14–15
Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!”
Acts 14:8–10
In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked.

Parallels

Matthew 11:1–6

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Deaf, Deafness Disease Gospel Jesus Christ John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Prophecy

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals in Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Sends Two Disciples to Jesus Lameness: Healed by Jesus Miracles: Jesus Was Proved to be the Messiah By Natural Life: Miraculously Restored by Christ Poor: God's Care of The Miracles of Christ: Performed Before the Messengers of John

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