Luke 3:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:23 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:23 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Luke 3:23 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 3:23
“And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:23: thirty, years, age
“These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:23: years, being, son
“And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are smitten down before us, as in the first battle. to smite...: Heb. to smite the wounded”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:23: began, about, thirty
“And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:23: began, thirty, years
“In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:23: began, thirty, years
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