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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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!
3:5 Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills! Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places!
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 5 , Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills! Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places!
3:6 And then all people will see the salvation sent from God.' '
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 6 , And then all people will see the salvation sent from God.' '
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?
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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?
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.'
3:10 The crowd asked, 'What should we do?'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 10 , The crowd asked, 'What should we do?'
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.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 11 , John replied, 'If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.'
3:12 Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, 'Teacher, what should we do?'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 12 , Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, 'Teacher, what should we do?'
3:13 'Show your honesty,' he replied. 'Make sure you collect no more taxes than the Roman government requires you to.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 13 , 'Show your honesty,' he replied. 'Make sure you collect no more taxes than the Roman government requires you to.'
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.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.'
3:15 Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 15 , Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.'
3:18 John used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 18 , John used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
3:20 So Herod put John in prison, adding this sin to his many others.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 20 , So Herod put John in prison, adding this sin to his many others.
3:21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 21 , One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,
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.'
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.'
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
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.
The NLT Book of Luke , Chapter 3 , Verse 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.
