A Social Saviour
Isaiah 42:7
To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.


This is the kind of man needed in all ages. We have critics enough, we have judges in great abundance, we have speculators more than can be overtaken by statistical genius; we want another kind of man, and we seek for him no better description than that which is outlined by the prophet. We want moral helpers, social saviours, personal healers and comforters. Shall we apply these words to the Lord Jesus Christ? They will fit the occasion exactly. In Him they would seem to secure their amplest and completest realisation.

(J. Parker, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

WEB: to open the blind eyes, to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon, and those who sit in darkness out of the prison.




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