Luke 3:15

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.”

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BSBPD

“The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the people are looking forward, and all are reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether or not he may be the Christ;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 3:15 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. John 1:19And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?”
  2. John 3:28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’
  3. John 10:24So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

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