Luke 3:5 cpdv — Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low. And what is crooked shall be made strai…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low. And what is crooked shall be made straight. And the rough paths shall be made into level ways. "

— Luke 3:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 3 — Context

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under the high priests Annas and Caiaphas: the word of the Lord came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.

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And he went into the entire region of the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,

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just as it has been written in the book of the sermons of the prophet Isaiah: “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths.

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Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low. And what is crooked shall be made straight. And the rough paths shall be made into level ways.

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And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”

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Therefore, he said to the crowd that went out in order to be baptized by him: “You progeny of vipers! Who told you to flee from the approaching wrath?

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So then, produce fruits worthy of repentance. And do not begin to say, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God has the power to raise up sons to Abraham from these stones.

Luke 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 3:5 say?
Luke 3:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low. And what is crooked shall be made straight. And the rough paths shall be made into level ways. ”
Where is Luke 3:5 in the Bible?
Luke 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read Luke 3:5 in?
Luke 3:5 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 3:5?
Luke 3:5 reads (CPDV): “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low. And what is crooked shall be made straight. And the rough paths shall be made into level ways. ” 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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