The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me,
because the Lord has anointed Me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners;

“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach the message that I tell you.”

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 freedom

to the captives

and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free the oppressed,

But He told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.”

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful

are the feet of those

who announce the gospel of good things!

I have become its servant, according to God’s administration that was given to me for you, to make God’s message fully known,

Reprove

We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

As you know, like a father with his own children,

And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

This testimony is true. So, rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith

Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.

All

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

But you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and endurance,

General references

And there they kept evangelizing.

Command and teach these things.