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He came to Natzeret, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the day of Shabbat, and stood up to read.
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The book of the prophet Yesha`yahu was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,
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"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, Because he anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim release to the captives, Recovering of sight to the blind, To deliver those who are crushed,
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And to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
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He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.
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He began to tell them, "Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."