Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 3:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 3:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 3 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.”
Luke 3:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 3:2
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests—Luke's unique dual designation reflects complex first-century politics: technically, archiereus (ἀρχιερεύς, 'high priest') was singular, held by Caiaphas (AD 18-36). However, Annas (high priest AD 6-15) retained the title and wielded enormous power as Caiaphas's father-in-law and patriarch of the high-priestly family. Five of Annas's sons also became high priests, creating a dynasty controlling the temple economy.The word of God came unto John—The prophetic formula egeneto rhēma theou (ἐγένετο ῥῆμα θεοῦ, 'came the word of God') echoes Old Testament pro...
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Cross-References for Luke 3:2
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“with Caiaphas”
“and becoming strong in spirit”
“saying”
“the high priest.”
“the scribes”
“Ahaz”
“the son of Cushi”
“Caiaphas”
“John the Baptizer came”
“I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,'{Isaiah 40:3} as Isaiah the prophet said.”