Luke.3.1
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
Luke.3.1
In the fifteenth year of the rule of Caesar Tiberius--it was while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea; Herod, ruler of Galilee; his brother Philip, ruler of Iturea and Trachonitis; Lysanias, ruler of Abilene;
Luke.3.1
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene--
Luke.3.1
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,
Luke.3.1
It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene.
Luke.3.2
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Luke.3.2
during the Chief-Priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas--John, Zachariah's son, out in the desert at the time, received a message from God.
Luke.3.2
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert.
Luke.3.2
while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Luke.3.2
Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living out in the wilderness.
Luke.3.3
And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Luke.3.3
He went all through the country around the Jordan River preaching a baptism of life-change leading to forgiveness of sins,
Luke.3.3
He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke.3.3
And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,
Luke.3.3
Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had turned from their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
Luke.3.4
As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Luke.3.4
as described in the words of Isaiah the prophet: Thunder in the desert! "Prepare God's arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Luke.3.4
As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.
Luke.3.4
as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.
Luke.3.4
Isaiah had spoken of John when he said, "He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare a pathway for the Lord's coming! Make a straight road for him!
Luke.3.5
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
Luke.3.5
Every ditch will be filled in, Every bump smoothed out, The detours straightened out, All the ruts paved over.
Luke.3.5
Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.
Luke.3.5
Every valley shall be filled And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth;
Luke.3.5
Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills! Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places!
Luke.3.6
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Luke.3.6
Everyone will be there to see The parade of God's salvation."
Luke.3.6
And all mankind will see God's salvation.'"
Luke.3.6
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God."'
Luke.3.6
And then all people will see the salvation sent from God.'"
Luke.3.7
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luke.3.7
When crowds of people came out for baptism because it was the popular thing to do, John exploded: "Brood of snakes! What do you think you're doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to deflect God's judgment?
Luke.3.7
John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
Luke.3.7
Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luke.3.7
Here is a sample of John's preaching to the crowds that came for baptism: "You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee God's coming judgment?
Luke.3.8
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Luke.3.8
It's your life that must change, not your skin. And don't think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as "father.' Being a child of Abraham is neither here nor there--children of Abraham are a dime a dozen. God can make children from stones if he wants.
Luke.3.8
Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
Luke.3.8
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.
Luke.3.8
Prove by the way you live that you have really turned from your sins and turned to God. Don't just say, 'We're safe--we're the descendants of Abraham.' That proves nothing. God can change these stones here into children of Abraham.
Luke.3.9
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke.3.9
What counts is your life. Is it green and blossoming? Because if it's deadwood, it goes on the fire."
Luke.3.9
The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."
Luke.3.9
And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
Luke.3.9
Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever your roots. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire."
Luke.3.10
And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
Luke.3.10
The crowd asked him, "Then what are we supposed to do?"
Luke.3.10
"What should we do then?" the crowd asked.
Luke.3.10
So the people asked him, saying, "What shall we do then?"
Luke.3.10
The crowd asked, "What should we do?"
Luke.3.11
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Luke.3.11
"If you have two coats, give one away," he said. "Do the same with your food."
Luke.3.11
John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same."
Luke.3.11
He answered and said to them, "He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
Luke.3.11
John replied, "If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry."
Luke.3.12
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Luke.3.12
Tax men also came to be baptized and said, "Teacher, what should we do?"
Luke.3.12
Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?"
Luke.3.12
Then tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Luke.3.12
Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, "Teacher, what should we do?"
Luke.3.13
And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Luke.3.13
He told them, "No more extortion--collect only what is required by law."
Luke.3.13
"Don't collect any more than you are required to," he told
Luke.3.13
And he said to them, "Collect no more than what is appointed for you."
Luke.3.13
"Show your honesty," he replied. "Make sure you collect no more taxes than the Roman government requires you to."
Luke.3.14
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
Luke.3.14
Soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He told them, "No shakedowns, no blackmail--and be content with your rations."
Luke.3.14
them. Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay."
Luke.3.14
Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, "And what shall we do?" So he said to them, "Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages."
Luke.3.14
"What should we do?" asked some soldiers. John replied, "Don't extort money, and don't accuse people of things you know they didn't do. And be content with your pay."
Luke.3.15
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luke.3.15
The interest of the people by now was building. They were all beginning to wonder, "Could this John be the Messiah?"
Luke.3.15
The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Christ.
Luke.3.15
Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not,
Luke.3.15
Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah.
Luke.3.16
John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Luke.3.16
But John intervened: "I'm baptizing you here in the river. The main character in this drama, to whom I'm a mere stagehand, will ignite the kingdom life, a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out.
Luke.3.16
John answered them all, "I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Luke.3.16
John answered, saying to all, "I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Luke.3.16
John answered their questions by saying, "I baptize with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am--so much greater that I am not even worthy to be his slave. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Luke.3.17
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.
Luke.3.17
He's going to clean house--make a clean sweep of your lives. He'll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false he'll put out with the trash to be burned."
Luke.3.17
His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."
Luke.3.17
His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire."
Luke.3.17
He is ready to separate the chaff from the grain with his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, storing the grain in his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire."
Luke.3.18
And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.
Luke.3.18
There was a lot more of this--words that gave strength to the people, words that put heart in them. The Message!
Luke.3.18
And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them.
Luke.3.18
And with many other exhortations he preached to the people.
Luke.3.18
John used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people.
Luke.3.19
But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,
Luke.3.19
But Herod, the ruler, stung by John's rebuke in the matter of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,
Luke.3.19
But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and all the other evil things he had done,
Luke.3.19
But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,
Luke.3.19
John also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, for marrying Herodias, his brother's wife, and for many other wrongs he had done.
Luke.3.20
Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.
Luke.3.20
capped his long string of evil deeds with this outrage: He put John in jail.
Luke.3.20
Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.
Luke.3.20
also added this, above all, that he shut John up in prison.
Luke.3.20
So Herod put John in prison, adding this sin to his many others.
Luke.3.21
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Luke.3.21
After all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized. As he was praying, the sky opened up
Luke.3.21
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened
Luke.3.21
When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.
Luke.3.21
One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,
Luke.3.22
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
Luke.3.22
and the Holy Spirit, like a dove descending, came down on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: "You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life."
Luke.3.22
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
Luke.3.22
And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, "You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased."
Luke.3.22
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with you. "
Luke.3.23
And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
Luke.3.23
When Jesus entered public life he was about thirty years old, the son (in public perception) of Joseph, who was--son of Heli,
Luke.3.23
Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph,
Luke.3.23
Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Luke.3.23
Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. Jesus was known as the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli.
Luke.3.24
Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,
Luke.3.24
son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melchi, son of Jannai,
Luke.3.24
the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melki, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
Luke.3.24
the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,
Luke.3.24
Heli was the son of Matthat. Matthat was the son of Levi. Levi was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Jannai. Jannai was the son of Joseph.
Luke.3.25
Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,
Luke.3.25
son of Joseph, son of Mattathias, son of Amos, son of Nahum, son of Esli, son of Naggai,
Luke.3.25
the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli,
Luke.3.25
the son of Mattathiah, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai,
Luke.3.25
Joseph was the son of Mattathias. Mattathias was the son of Amos. Amos was the son of Nahum. Nahum was the son of Esli. Esli was the son of Naggai.
Luke.3.26
Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
Luke.3.26
son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda,
Luke.3.26
the son of Naggai, the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda,
Luke.3.26
the son of Maath, the son of Mattathiah, the son of Semei, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
Luke.3.26
Naggai was the son of Maath. Maath was the son of Mattathias. Mattathias was the son of Semein. Semein was the son of Josech. Josech was the son of Joda.
Luke.3.27
Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
Luke.3.27
son of Joanan, son of Rhesa, son of Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, son of Neri,
Luke.3.27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel,
Luke.3.27
the son of Joannas, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
Luke.3.27
Joda was the son of Joanan. Joanan was the son of Rhesa. Rhesa was the son of Zerubbabel. Zerubbabel was the son of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the son of Neri.
Luke.3.28
Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,
Luke.3.28
son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er,
Luke.3.28
the son of Neri, the son of Melki, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
Luke.3.28
the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,
Luke.3.28
Neri was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Addi. Addi was the son of Cosam. Cosam was the son of Elmadam. Elmadam was the son of Er.
Luke.3.29
Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,
Luke.3.29
son of Joshua, son of Eliezer, son of Jorim, son of Matthat, son of Levi,
Luke.3.29
the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat,
Luke.3.29
the son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
Luke.3.29
Er was the son of Joshua. Joshua was the son of Eliezer. Eliezer was the son of Jorim. Jorim was the son of Matthat. Matthat was the son of Levi.
Luke.3.30
Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
Luke.3.30
son of Simeon, son of Judah, son of Joseph, son of Jonam, son of Eliakim,
Luke.3.30
the son of Levi, the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
Luke.3.30
the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim,
Luke.3.30
Levi was the son of Simeon. Simeon was the son of Judah. Judah was the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Jonam. Jonam was the son of Eliakim.
Luke.3.31
Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,
Luke.3.31
son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David,
Luke.3.31
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan,
Luke.3.31
the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattathah, the son of Nathan, the son of David,
Luke.3.31
Eliakim was the son of Melea. Melea was the son of Menna. Menna was the son of Mattatha. Mattatha was the son of Nathan. Nathan was the son of David.
Luke.3.32
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
Luke.3.32
son of Jesse, son of Obed, son of Boaz, son of Sala, son of Nahshon,
Luke.3.32
the son of David, the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,
Luke.3.32
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,
Luke.3.32
David was the son of Jesse. Jesse was the son of Obed. Obed was the son of Boaz. Boaz was the son of Salmon. Salmon was the son of Nahshon.
Luke.3.33
Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,
Luke.3.33
son of Amminadab, son of Admin, son of Arni, son of Hezron, son of Perez, son of Judah,
Luke.3.33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez,
Luke.3.33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
Luke.3.33
Nahshon was the son of Amminadab. Amminadab was the son of Admin. Admin was the son of Arni. Arni was the son of Hezron. Hezron was the son of Perez. Perez was the son of Judah.
Luke.3.34
Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,
Luke.3.34
son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor,
Luke.3.34
the son of Judah, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
Luke.3.34
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
Luke.3.34
Judah was the son of Jacob. Jacob was the son of Isaac. Isaac was the son of Abraham. Abraham was the son of Terah. Terah was the son of Nahor.
Luke.3.35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
Luke.3.35
son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah,
Luke.3.35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber,
Luke.3.35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
Luke.3.35
Nahor was the son of Serug. Serug was the son of Reu. Reu was the son of Peleg. Peleg was the son of Eber. Eber was the son of Shelah.
Luke.3.36
Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,
Luke.3.36
son of Cainan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech,
Luke.3.36
the son of Shelah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
Luke.3.36
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,
Luke.3.36
Shelah was the son of Cainan. Cainan was the son of Arphaxad. Arphaxad was the son of Shem. Shem was the son of Noah. Noah was the son of Lamech.
Luke.3.37
Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,
Luke.3.37
son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Cainan,
Luke.3.37
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel,
Luke.3.37
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan,
Luke.3.37
Lamech was the son of Methuselah. Methuselah was the son of Enoch. Enoch was the son of Jared. Jared was the son of Mahalalel. Mahalalel was the son of Kenan.
Luke.3.38
Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
Luke.3.38
son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.
Luke.3.38
the son of Kenan, the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
Luke.3.38
the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
Luke.3.38
Kenan was the son of Enosh. Enosh was the son of Seth. Seth was the son of Adam. Adam was the son of God.
