Luke 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:3 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:3 — KJV
“And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;”
— Luke 3:3 (KJV)
Luke 3:3 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 3:3
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. for: or, unto”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:3: baptism, repentance, remission
“And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:3: came, into, country
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:3: came, into, about
“So the ark of the LORD compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:3: came, into, about
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:3: came, into, about
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