19. and to say, ‘This is the yearthe Lord has chosen.’ ”
20. Jesus closed the book, then handed it back to the man in charge and sat down. Everyone in the meeting place looked straight at Jesus.
21. Then Jesus said to them, “What you have just heard me read has come true today.”
22. All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn't he Joseph's son?”
23. Jesus answered:You will certainly want to tell me this saying, “Doctor, first make yourself well.” You will tell me to do the same things here in my own home town that you heard I did in Capernaum.
24. But you can be sure that no prophets are liked by the people of their own home town.