Luke 3:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

For fifteen years Emperor Tiberius had ruled that part of the world. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was the ruler of Galilee. Herod's brother, Philip, was the ruler in the countries of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was the ruler of Abilene.

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

You will have power and rule until nations obey you and come bringing gifts.

Matthew 14:1

About this time Herod the ruler heard the news about Jesus

Matthew 14:3

Herod had earlier arrested John and had him chained and put in prison. He did this because John had told him, “It isn't right for you to take Herodias, the wife of your brother Philip.”

Matthew 14:6

When Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests. She pleased Herod

Matthew 22:17

Tell us what you think! Should we pay taxes to the Emperor or not?”

Matthew 27:2

They tied him up and led him away to Pilate the governor.

Mark 6:17

Herod had earlier married Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. But John had told him, “It isn't right for you to take your brother's wife!” So, in order to please Herodias, Herod arrested John and put him in prison.

Mark 6:21

Finally, Herodias got her chance when Herod gave a great birthday celebration for himself and invited his officials, his army officers, and the leaders of Galilee.

Luke 13:31

At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “You had better get away from here! Herod wants to kill you.”

Luke 2:1

About that time Emperor Augustus gave orders for the names of all the people to be listed in record books.

Luke 23:24

Finally, Pilate gave in.

Luke 3:19

But to Herod the ruler, he said, “It was wrong for you to take Herodias, your brother's wife.” John also said that Herod had done many other bad things.

Luke 9:7

Herod the ruler heard about all that was happening, and he was worried. Some people were saying that John the Baptist had come back to life.

Acts 23:26

Greetings from Claudius Lysias to the Honourable Governor Felix:

Acts 24:27

Two years later Porcius Festus became governor in place of Felix. But since Felix wanted to do the Jewish leaders a favour, he kept Paul in jail.

Acts 26:30

Then King Agrippa, Governor Festus, Bernice, and everyone who was with them got up.

Acts 4:27

Here in Jerusalem, Herod and Pontius Pilate got together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel. Then they turned against your holy Servant Jesus, your chosen Messiah.