Luke 3:1

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It was the fifteenth year in the reign of the Emperor Tiberius. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea. Herod ruled Galilee, and his brother Philip ruled Iturea and Trachonitis. Lysanias was the ruler of Abilene.

Cross References

Genesis 49:10

A scepter will never depart from Judah nor a ruler’s staff from between his feet until Shiloh comes and the people obey him.

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod, ruler of Galilee, heard the news about Jesus.

Matthew 14:3

Herod had arrested John, tied him up, and put him in prison. Herod did this for Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

Matthew 14:6

When Herod celebrated his birthday, Herodias’ daughter danced for his guests. Herod was so delighted with her that

Matthew 22:17

So tell us what you think. Is it right to pay taxes to the emperor or not?”

Matthew 27:2

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

Mark 6:17

Herod had sent men who had arrested John, tied him up, and put him in prison. Herod did that for Herodias, whom he had married. (She used to be his brother Philip’s wife.)

Mark 6:21

An opportunity finally came on Herod’s birthday. Herod gave a dinner for his top officials, army officers, and the most important people of Galilee.

Luke 13:31

At that time some Pharisees told Jesus, “Get out of here, and go somewhere else! Herod wants to kill you.”

Luke 2:1

At that time the Emperor Augustus ordered a census of the Roman Empire.

Luke 23:24

Pilate decided to give in to their demand.

Luke 3:19

John spoke out against the ruler Herod because Herod had married his own sister-in-law, Herodias. He also spoke out against Herod for all the evil things he had done.

Luke 9:7

Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He didn’t know what to make of it. Some people were saying that John had come back to life.

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias sends greetings to Your Excellency, Governor Felix:

Acts 24:27

Two years passed. Then Porcius Festus took Felix’s place. (Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.)

Acts 26:30

The king, the governor, Bernice, and the people who were sitting with them got up.

Acts 4:27

“In this city Herod and Pontius Pilate made plans together with non-Jewish people and the people of Israel. They made their plans against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.