3 For this is what the Lord says: "You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed."

Other Translations of Isaiah 52:3

King James Version

3 For thus saith the Lord, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

English Standard Version

3 For thus says the Lord: "You were sold for nothing, and you shall be redeemed without money."

The Message

3 God says, "You were sold for nothing. You're being bought back for nothing."

New King James Version

3 For thus says the Lord: "You have sold yourselves for nothing, And you shall be redeemed without money."

New Living Translation

3 For this is what the Lord says: "When I sold you into exile, I received no payment. Now I can redeem you without having to pay for you."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 52:3

Commentary on Isaiah 52:1-12

(Read Isaiah 52:1-12)

The gospel proclaims liberty to those bound with fears. Let those weary and heavy laden under the burden of sin, find relief in Christ, shake themselves from the dust of their doubts and fears, and loose themselves from those bands. The price paid by the Redeemer for our salvation, was not silver or gold, or corruptible things, but his own precious blood. Considering the freeness of this salvation, and how hurtful to temporal comfort sins are, we shall more value the redemption which is in Christ. Do we seek victory over every sin, recollecting that the glory of God requires holiness in every follower of Christ? The good news is, that the Lord Jesus reigns. Christ himself brought these tidings first. His ministers proclaim these good tidings: keeping themselves clean from the pollutions of the world, they are beautiful to those to whom they are sent. Zion's watchmen could scarcely discern any thing of God's favour through the dark cloud of their afflictions; but now the cloud is scattered, they shall plainly see the performance. Zion's waste places shall then rejoice; all the world will have the benefit. This is applied to our salvation by Christ. Babylon is no place for Israelites. And it is a call to all in the bondage of sin and Satan, to use the liberty Christ has proclaimed. They were to go with diligent haste, not to lose time nor linger; but they were not to go with distrustful haste. Those in the way of duty, are under God's special protection; and he that believes this, will not hasten for fear.