Luke 3:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,

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  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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,

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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,

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} in{G1722} the fifteenth{G4003} year{G2094} of the reign{G2231} of Tiberius{G5086} Caesar,{G2541} Pontius{G4194} Pilate{G4091} being governor{G2230} of Judaea,{G2449} and{G2532} Herod{G2264} being tetrarch{G5075} of Galilee,{G1056} and{G1161} his{G846} brother{G80} Philip{G5376} tetrarch{G5075} of the region{G5561} of Ituraea{G2484} and{G2532} Trachonitis,{G5139} and{G2532} Lysanias{G3078} tetrarch{G5075} of Abilene,{G9}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} in{G1722} the fifteenth{G4003} year{G2094} of the reign{G2231} of Tiberius{G5086} Caesar{G2541}, Pontius{G4194} Pilate{G4091} being governor{G2230}{(G5723)} of Judaea{G2449}, and{G2532} Herod{G2264} being tetrarch{G5075}{(G5723)} of Galilee{G1056}, and{G1161} his{G846} brother{G80} Philip{G5376} tetrarch{G5075}{(G5723)} of Ituraea{G2484} and{G2532} of the region{G5561} of Trachonitis{G5139}, and{G2532} Lysanias{G3078} the tetrarch{G5075}{(G5723)} of Abilene{G9},

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    In the fiftenthe yeare of the raygne of Tiberius the Emperoure Pontius Pylate beinge leftenaut of Iurie and Herode beinge Tetrach of Galile and his brother Philip Tetrach in Iturea and in the region of Traconites and Lysanias the Tetrach of Abyline

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    In the fiftenth yeare of the raigne of Tiberius the Emperoure, wha Pontius Pilate was leftenaut in Iewry and Herode one of the foure princes in Galile, and his brother Philippe one of the foure prynces in Iturea, & in the coastes of Traconites, and Lysanias one of the foure princes of Abilene,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe in the fifteenth yeere of the reigne of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being gouernour of Iudea, and Herod being Tetrarch of Galile, and his brother Philip Tetrarch of Iturea, and of the countrey of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the Tetrarch of Abilene,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Nowe, in the fifteenth yere of ye raigne of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being lieftenaut of Iurie, and Herode being tetrarch of Galilee, & his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea, and of the region of ye Trachonites, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abiline,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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,

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And in the fifteenth year of the government of Tiberius Caesar -- Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother, tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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 the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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 the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Now in the fifteenth year of the rule of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being ruler of Judaea, and Herod being king of Galilee, his brother Philip king of the country of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias king of Abilene,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Ministry of John the Baptist In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip was tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:2 : 2 They tied Him up, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.
  • Matt 14:1 : 1 At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard the news about Jesus.
  • Luke 2:1 : 1 At that time, a decree was issued by Caesar Augustus that the entire Roman world should be registered.
  • Luke 3:19 : 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by John about Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the evil things he had done,
  • Luke 9:7 : 7 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.
  • Acts 4:27 : 27 'Indeed, in this city, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.'
  • Acts 23:26 : 26 Claudius Lysias, to His Excellency Governor Felix: Greetings.
  • Acts 24:27 : 27 After two years, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Because he wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
  • Acts 26:30 : 30 The king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up and left.
  • Gen 49:10 : 10 'The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come, and the obedience of the peoples shall be his.'
  • Luke 23:1-4 : 1 Then the entire assembly arose and brought Him to Pilate. 2 They began to accuse Him, saying, 'We found this man misleading our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a King.' 3 So Pilate asked Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' Jesus answered, 'You say so.' 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, 'I find no guilt in this man.'
  • Luke 23:6-9 : 6 When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 Realizing that He was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see Him. He had heard about Him and hoped to see Him perform a sign. 9 Herod questioned Him at length, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 The chief priests and the scribes stood there vehemently accusing Him. 11 Then Herod, along with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him. They dressed Him in a splendid robe and sent Him back to Pilate.
  • Luke 23:24 : 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand.
  • Matt 14:3 : 3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
  • Mark 6:17 : 17 For Herod himself had sent men to arrest John, and he had him bound and put in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Luke 3:2-3
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    79%

    2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.

    3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

  • Luke 2:1-3
    3 verses
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    1 At that time, a decree was issued by Caesar Augustus that the entire Roman world should be registered.

    2 This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

    3 And everyone went to register, each to their own town.

  • 1 At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard the news about Jesus.

  • Luke 23:6-7
    2 verses
    71%

    6 When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.

    7 Realizing that He was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

  • 5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, from the division of Abijah. His wife, Elizabeth, was also a descendant of Aaron.

  • Luke 3:19-21
    3 verses
    71%

    19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by John about Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the evil things he had done,

    20 added to these things by imprisoning John in prison as well.

    21 Now when all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, heaven was opened,

  • 1 At that time, John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

  • 3 For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

  • 27 'Indeed, in this city, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.'

  • 7 Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.

  • 15 Now at the festival, the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner, whom they wanted.

  • Luke 3:23-24
    2 verses
    68%

    23 Now Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was thought to be the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

    24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,

  • 1 Around that time, King Herod laid hands on some from the church to mistreat them.

  • 68%

    34 After reading the letter, the governor asked which province Paul was from. Learning that he was from Cilicia,

    35 he said, 'I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.' Then he ordered him to be kept under guard in Herod’s palace.

  • 12 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, He withdrew to Galilee.

  • 21 Finally, the opportune time came. On his birthday, Herod gave a banquet for his high officials, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee.

  • 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

  • 14 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God.

  • 8 Now it happened that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division,

  • 2 They tied Him up, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pontius Pilate, the governor.

  • 6 Also present were Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and others from the high-priestly family.

  • 67%

    12 That very day, Herod and Pilate became friends, for previously they had been enemies.

    13 Pilate then called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people.

  • 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the region of Galilee.

  • 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

  • 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem.

  • 29 the son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi.

  • 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—

  • 1 In my first account, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach.

  • 3 When King Herod heard this, he was deeply troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

  • 13 So Pilate, when he heard this statement, brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement, which in Aramaic is called Gabbatha.

  • 1 At that time, some people were present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

  • 24 Before His coming, John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

  • 3 This is the one who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: 'A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight.'

  • 3 it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully followed everything from the beginning, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus,

  • 15 Eliud was the father of Eleazar; Eleazar was the father of Matthan; Matthan was the father of Jacob.

  • 7 Then Herod secretly called the magi and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared.

  • 24 For John had not yet been put in prison.

  • 9 But Herod said, 'I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?' And he tried to see him.

  • 13 They led him first to Annas, because he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year.

  • 2 They began to accuse Him, saying, 'We found this man misleading our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a King.'

  • 6 At the festival, Pilate used to release to the people one prisoner whom they requested.