Luke 3:23 cpdv — And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Matthat,"

— Luke 3:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 3 — Context

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added this also, above all else: that he confined John to prison.

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Now it happened that, when all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized; and as he was praying, heaven was opened.

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And the Holy Spirit, in a corporal appearance like a dove, descended upon him. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son. In you, I am well pleased.”

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And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Matthat,

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who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Jannai, who was of Joseph,

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who was of Mattathias, who was of Amos, who was of Nahum, who was of Esli, who was of Naggai,

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who was of Maath, who was of Mattathias, who was of Semein, who was of Josech, who was of Joda,

Luke 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 3:23 say?
Luke 3:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Matthat,”
Where is Luke 3:23 in the Bible?
Luke 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 3:23.
What translation should I read Luke 3:23 in?
Luke 3:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 3:23?
Luke 3:23 reads (CPDV): “And Jesus himself was beginning to be about thirty years old, being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Matthat,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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