Luke 3:2 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，　神的话临到他。

3:2 MSG

逐节对照

新标点和合本 - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，　神的话临到他。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，上帝的话临到他。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，　神的话临到他。
当代译本 - 亚那和该亚法当大祭司。当时，上帝的话临到旷野中撒迦利亚的儿子约翰。
圣经新译本 - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司的时候，　神的话临到撒迦利亚的儿子，在旷野的约翰。
中文标准译本 - 亚纳和该亚法任大祭司——那时，神的话语在旷野临到撒迦利亚的儿子约翰。
现代标点和合本 - 亚那和该亚法做大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，神的话临到他。
和合本（拼音版） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，上帝的话临到他。
New International Version - during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New International Reader's Version - Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. At that time God’s word came to John, son of Zechariah, in the desert.
English Standard Version - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New Living Translation - Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.
Christian Standard Bible - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New American Standard Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.
New King James Version - while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Amplified Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas [his son-in-law], the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
American Standard Version - in the highpriesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
King James Version - Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
New English Translation - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
World English Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
新標點和合本 - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，神的話臨到他。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，上帝的話臨到他。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，　神的話臨到他。
當代譯本 - 亞那和該亞法當大祭司。當時，上帝的話臨到曠野中撒迦利亞的兒子約翰。
聖經新譯本 - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司的時候，　神的話臨到撒迦利亞的兒子，在曠野的約翰。
呂振中譯本 - 亞那和該亞法做大祭司——那時上帝的話傳與撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在野地裏。
中文標準譯本 - 亞納和該亞法任大祭司——那時，神的話語在曠野臨到撒迦利亞的兒子約翰。
現代標點和合本 - 亞那和該亞法做大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裡，神的話臨到他。
文理和合譯本 - 亞那與該亞法為大祭司時、上帝之言臨撒迦利亞之子約翰於野、
文理委辦譯本 - 亞那該亞法、為祭司長時、撒加利亞、子約翰居於野、上帝之命降之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 安那與該亞法為大祭司時、撒迦利亞子約翰居於野、天主之命降之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 亞納蓋法方司教事；時沙加理子如望在曠野、奉天主諭、
Nueva Versión Internacional - el sumo sacerdocio lo ejercían Anás y Caifás. En aquel entonces, la palabra de Dios llegó a Juan hijo de Zacarías, en el desierto.
현대인의 성경 - 안나스와 가야바는 대제사장으로 있었다. 바로 그 무렵 하나님의 말씀이 광야에 있는 사가랴의 아들 요한에게 들려왔다.
Новый Русский Перевод - а первосвященниками были Анна и Кайафа , слово Бога было к Иоанну, сыну Захарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Всевышнего было к Яхии, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Аллаха было к Яхии, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Всевышнего было к Яхьё, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Hanne et Caïphe étaient grands-prêtres . Cette année-là, Dieu adressa la parole à Jean, fils de Zacharie, dans le désert.
Nestle Aland 28 - ἐπὶ ἀρχιερέως Ἅννα καὶ Καϊάφα, ἐγένετο ῥῆμα θεοῦ ἐπὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν Ζαχαρίου υἱὸν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἐπὶ ἀρχιερέως Ἅννα καὶ Καϊάφα, ἐγένετο ῥῆμα Θεοῦ ἐπὶ Ἰωάννην, τὸν Ζαχαρίου υἱὸν, ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Anás e Caifás exerciam o sumo sacerdócio. Foi nesse ano que veio a palavra do Senhor a João, filho de Zacarias, no deserto.
Hoffnung für alle - Hannas und später Kaiphas waren die Hohenpriester. In dieser Zeit sprach Gott zu Johannes, dem Sohn von Zacharias, der in der Wüste lebte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - An-ne và Cai-phe giữ chức thượng tế. Bấy giờ, Giăng, con Xa-cha-ri, nghe tiếng gọi của Đức Chúa Trời trong hoang mạc.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในสมัยที่อันนาสกับคายาฟาสเป็นมหาปุโรหิต พระวจนะของพระเจ้าก็ได้มาถึงยอห์นบุตรเศคาริยาห์ในถิ่นกันดาร
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ในช่วงเวลาที่อันนาสกับคายาฟาสเป็นหัวหน้ามหาปุโรหิต คำกล่าวของพระเจ้าก็มาถึงยอห์นบุตรของเศคาริยาห์ ซึ่งอยู่ในถิ่นทุรกันดาร

交叉引用

Mark 1:4 - John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins. People thronged to him from Judea and Jerusalem and, as they confessed their sins, were baptized by him in the Jordan River into a changed life. John wore a camel-hair habit, tied at the waist with a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild field honey.
Hosea 1:1 - This is God’s Message to Hosea son of Beeri. It came to him during the royal reigns of Judah’s kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This was also the time that Jeroboam son of Joash was king over Israel.
Hosea 1:2 - The first time God spoke to Hosea he said: “Find a whore and marry her. Make this whore the mother of your children. And here’s why: This whole country has become a whorehouse, unfaithful to me, God.”
John 1:23 - “I’m thunder in the desert: ‘Make the road straight for God!’ I’m doing what the prophet Isaiah preached.”
Luke 1:59 - On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child and were calling him Zachariah after his father. But his mother intervened: “No. He is to be called John.”
Luke 1:61 - “But,” they said, “no one in your family is named that.” They used sign language to ask Zachariah what he wanted him named.
Luke 1:63 - Asking for a tablet, Zachariah wrote, “His name is to be John.” That took everyone by surprise. Surprise followed surprise—Zachariah’s mouth was now open, his tongue loose, and he was talking, praising God!
Matthew 3:1 - While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
Matthew 3:3 - John and his message were authorized by Isaiah’s prophecy: Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Matthew 3:4 - John dressed in a camel-hair habit tied at the waist by a leather strap. He lived on a diet of locusts and wild field honey. People poured out of Jerusalem, Judea, and the Jordanian countryside to hear and see him in action. There at the Jordan River those who came to confess their sins were baptized into a changed life.
Matthew 3:7 - When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference? It’s your life that must change, not your skin! And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as father. Being a descendant of Abraham is neither here nor there. Descendants of Abraham are a dime a dozen. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.
Luke 3:7 - When crowds of people came out for baptism because it was the popular thing to do, John exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to deflect God’s judgment? It’s your life that must change, not your skin. And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as ‘father.’ Being a child of Abraham is neither here nor there—children of Abraham are a dime a dozen. God can make children from stones if he wants. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.”
Luke 3:10 - The crowd asked him, “Then what are we supposed to do?”
Luke 3:11 - “If you have two coats, give one away,” he said. “Do the same with your food.”
Luke 3:12 - Tax men also came to be baptized and said, “Teacher, what should we do?”
Luke 3:13 - He told them, “No more extortion—collect only what is required by law.”
Luke 3:14 - Soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He told them, “No harassment, no blackmail—and be content with your rations.”
Luke 3:15 - The interest of the people by now was building. They were all beginning to wonder, “Could this John be the Messiah?”
Luke 3:16 - But John intervened: “I’m baptizing you here in the river. The main character in this drama, to whom I’m a mere stagehand, will ignite the kingdom life, a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He’s going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives. He’ll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false he’ll put out with the trash to be burned.”
Matthew 11:7 - When John’s disciples left to report, Jesus started talking to the crowd about John. “What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper? Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That’s right, a prophet! Probably the best prophet you’ll ever hear. He is the prophet that Malachi announced when he wrote, ‘I’m sending my prophet ahead of you, to make the road smooth for you.’
Isaiah 40:3 - Thunder in the desert! “Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fill in the valleys, level off the hills, Smooth out the ruts, clear out the rocks. Then God’s bright glory will shine and everyone will see it. Yes. Just as God has said.”
John 11:49 - Then one of them—it was Caiaphas, the designated Chief Priest that year—spoke up, “Don’t you know anything? Can’t you see that it’s to our advantage that one man dies for the people rather than the whole nation be destroyed?” He didn’t say this of his own accord, but as Chief Priest that year he unwittingly prophesied that Jesus was about to die sacrificially for the nation, and not only for the nation but so that all God’s exile-scattered children might be gathered together into one people.
Jeremiah 2:1 - God’s Message came to me. It went like this: “Get out in the streets and call to Jerusalem, ‘God’s Message! I remember your youthful loyalty, our love as newlyweds. You stayed with me through the wilderness years, stuck with me through all the hard places. Israel was God’s holy choice, the pick of the crop. Anyone who laid a hand on her would soon wish he hadn’t!’” God’s Decree. * * *
Matthew 26:3 - At that very moment, the party of high priests and religious leaders was meeting in the chambers of the Chief Priest named Caiaphas, conspiring to seize Jesus by stealth and kill him. They agreed that it should not be done during Passover Week. “We don’t want a riot on our hands,” they said.
Luke 1:80 - The child grew up, healthy and spirited. He lived out in the desert until the day he made his prophetic debut in Israel.
Zephaniah 1:1 - God’s Message to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah. It came during the reign of Josiah son of Amon, who was king of Judah:
Micah 1:1 - God’s Message as it came to Micah of Moresheth. It came during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. It had to do with what was going on in Samaria and Jerusalem.
John 18:24 - Then Annas sent him, still tied up, to the Chief Priest Caiaphas.
Jonah 1:1 - One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”

逐节对照

交叉引用

新标点和合本 - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，　神的话临到他。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，上帝的话临到他。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，　神的话临到他。
当代译本 - 亚那和该亚法当大祭司。当时，上帝的话临到旷野中撒迦利亚的儿子约翰。
圣经新译本 - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司的时候，　神的话临到撒迦利亚的儿子，在旷野的约翰。
中文标准译本 - 亚纳和该亚法任大祭司——那时，神的话语在旷野临到撒迦利亚的儿子约翰。
现代标点和合本 - 亚那和该亚法做大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，神的话临到他。
和合本（拼音版） - 亚那和该亚法作大祭司。那时，撒迦利亚的儿子约翰在旷野里，上帝的话临到他。
New International Version - during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New International Reader's Version - Annas and Caiaphas were high priests. At that time God’s word came to John, son of Zechariah, in the desert.
English Standard Version - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New Living Translation - Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.
Christian Standard Bible - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
New American Standard Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.
New King James Version - while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Amplified Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas [his son-in-law], the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
American Standard Version - in the highpriesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
King James Version - Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
New English Translation - during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
World English Bible - in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
新標點和合本 - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，神的話臨到他。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，上帝的話臨到他。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裏，　神的話臨到他。
當代譯本 - 亞那和該亞法當大祭司。當時，上帝的話臨到曠野中撒迦利亞的兒子約翰。
聖經新譯本 - 亞那和該亞法作大祭司的時候，　神的話臨到撒迦利亞的兒子，在曠野的約翰。
呂振中譯本 - 亞那和該亞法做大祭司——那時上帝的話傳與撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在野地裏。
中文標準譯本 - 亞納和該亞法任大祭司——那時，神的話語在曠野臨到撒迦利亞的兒子約翰。
現代標點和合本 - 亞那和該亞法做大祭司。那時，撒迦利亞的兒子約翰在曠野裡，神的話臨到他。
文理和合譯本 - 亞那與該亞法為大祭司時、上帝之言臨撒迦利亞之子約翰於野、
文理委辦譯本 - 亞那該亞法、為祭司長時、撒加利亞、子約翰居於野、上帝之命降之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 安那與該亞法為大祭司時、撒迦利亞子約翰居於野、天主之命降之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 亞納蓋法方司教事；時沙加理子如望在曠野、奉天主諭、
Nueva Versión Internacional - el sumo sacerdocio lo ejercían Anás y Caifás. En aquel entonces, la palabra de Dios llegó a Juan hijo de Zacarías, en el desierto.
현대인의 성경 - 안나스와 가야바는 대제사장으로 있었다. 바로 그 무렵 하나님의 말씀이 광야에 있는 사가랴의 아들 요한에게 들려왔다.
Новый Русский Перевод - а первосвященниками были Анна и Кайафа , слово Бога было к Иоанну, сыну Захарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Всевышнего было к Яхии, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Аллаха было к Яхии, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - а Ханан и Каиафа были верховными священнослужителями , слово Всевышнего было к Яхьё, сыну Закарии, в пустыне.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Hanne et Caïphe étaient grands-prêtres . Cette année-là, Dieu adressa la parole à Jean, fils de Zacharie, dans le désert.
Nestle Aland 28 - ἐπὶ ἀρχιερέως Ἅννα καὶ Καϊάφα, ἐγένετο ῥῆμα θεοῦ ἐπὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν Ζαχαρίου υἱὸν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἐπὶ ἀρχιερέως Ἅννα καὶ Καϊάφα, ἐγένετο ῥῆμα Θεοῦ ἐπὶ Ἰωάννην, τὸν Ζαχαρίου υἱὸν, ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Anás e Caifás exerciam o sumo sacerdócio. Foi nesse ano que veio a palavra do Senhor a João, filho de Zacarias, no deserto.
Hoffnung für alle - Hannas und später Kaiphas waren die Hohenpriester. In dieser Zeit sprach Gott zu Johannes, dem Sohn von Zacharias, der in der Wüste lebte.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - An-ne và Cai-phe giữ chức thượng tế. Bấy giờ, Giăng, con Xa-cha-ri, nghe tiếng gọi của Đức Chúa Trời trong hoang mạc.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในสมัยที่อันนาสกับคายาฟาสเป็นมหาปุโรหิต พระวจนะของพระเจ้าก็ได้มาถึงยอห์นบุตรเศคาริยาห์ในถิ่นกันดาร
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ในช่วงเวลาที่อันนาสกับคายาฟาสเป็นหัวหน้ามหาปุโรหิต คำกล่าวของพระเจ้าก็มาถึงยอห์นบุตรของเศคาริยาห์ ซึ่งอยู่ในถิ่นทุรกันดาร

Mark 1:4 - John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins. People thronged to him from Judea and Jerusalem and, as they confessed their sins, were baptized by him in the Jordan River into a changed life. John wore a camel-hair habit, tied at the waist with a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild field honey.
Hosea 1:1 - This is God’s Message to Hosea son of Beeri. It came to him during the royal reigns of Judah’s kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This was also the time that Jeroboam son of Joash was king over Israel.
Hosea 1:2 - The first time God spoke to Hosea he said: “Find a whore and marry her. Make this whore the mother of your children. And here’s why: This whole country has become a whorehouse, unfaithful to me, God.”
John 1:23 - “I’m thunder in the desert: ‘Make the road straight for God!’ I’m doing what the prophet Isaiah preached.”
Luke 1:59 - On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child and were calling him Zachariah after his father. But his mother intervened: “No. He is to be called John.”
Luke 1:61 - “But,” they said, “no one in your family is named that.” They used sign language to ask Zachariah what he wanted him named.
Luke 1:63 - Asking for a tablet, Zachariah wrote, “His name is to be John.” That took everyone by surprise. Surprise followed surprise—Zachariah’s mouth was now open, his tongue loose, and he was talking, praising God!
Matthew 3:1 - While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”
Matthew 3:3 - John and his message were authorized by Isaiah’s prophecy: Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
Matthew 3:4 - John dressed in a camel-hair habit tied at the waist by a leather strap. He lived on a diet of locusts and wild field honey. People poured out of Jerusalem, Judea, and the Jordanian countryside to hear and see him in action. There at the Jordan River those who came to confess their sins were baptized into a changed life.
Matthew 3:7 - When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference? It’s your life that must change, not your skin! And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as father. Being a descendant of Abraham is neither here nor there. Descendants of Abraham are a dime a dozen. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.
Luke 3:7 - When crowds of people came out for baptism because it was the popular thing to do, John exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to deflect God’s judgment? It’s your life that must change, not your skin. And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as ‘father.’ Being a child of Abraham is neither here nor there—children of Abraham are a dime a dozen. God can make children from stones if he wants. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.”
Luke 3:10 - The crowd asked him, “Then what are we supposed to do?”
Luke 3:11 - “If you have two coats, give one away,” he said. “Do the same with your food.”
Luke 3:12 - Tax men also came to be baptized and said, “Teacher, what should we do?”
Luke 3:13 - He told them, “No more extortion—collect only what is required by law.”
Luke 3:14 - Soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He told them, “No harassment, no blackmail—and be content with your rations.”
Luke 3:15 - The interest of the people by now was building. They were all beginning to wonder, “Could this John be the Messiah?”
Luke 3:16 - But John intervened: “I’m baptizing you here in the river. The main character in this drama, to whom I’m a mere stagehand, will ignite the kingdom life, a fire, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out. He’s going to clean house—make a clean sweep of your lives. He’ll place everything true in its proper place before God; everything false he’ll put out with the trash to be burned.”
Matthew 11:7 - When John’s disciples left to report, Jesus started talking to the crowd about John. “What did you expect when you went out to see him in the wild? A weekend camper? Hardly. What then? A sheik in silk pajamas? Not in the wilderness, not by a long shot. What then? A prophet? That’s right, a prophet! Probably the best prophet you’ll ever hear. He is the prophet that Malachi announced when he wrote, ‘I’m sending my prophet ahead of you, to make the road smooth for you.’
Isaiah 40:3 - Thunder in the desert! “Prepare for God’s arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fill in the valleys, level off the hills, Smooth out the ruts, clear out the rocks. Then God’s bright glory will shine and everyone will see it. Yes. Just as God has said.”
John 11:49 - Then one of them—it was Caiaphas, the designated Chief Priest that year—spoke up, “Don’t you know anything? Can’t you see that it’s to our advantage that one man dies for the people rather than the whole nation be destroyed?” He didn’t say this of his own accord, but as Chief Priest that year he unwittingly prophesied that Jesus was about to die sacrificially for the nation, and not only for the nation but so that all God’s exile-scattered children might be gathered together into one people.
Jeremiah 2:1 - God’s Message came to me. It went like this: “Get out in the streets and call to Jerusalem, ‘God’s Message! I remember your youthful loyalty, our love as newlyweds. You stayed with me through the wilderness years, stuck with me through all the hard places. Israel was God’s holy choice, the pick of the crop. Anyone who laid a hand on her would soon wish he hadn’t!’” God’s Decree. * * *
Matthew 26:3 - At that very moment, the party of high priests and religious leaders was meeting in the chambers of the Chief Priest named Caiaphas, conspiring to seize Jesus by stealth and kill him. They agreed that it should not be done during Passover Week. “We don’t want a riot on our hands,” they said.
Luke 1:80 - The child grew up, healthy and spirited. He lived out in the desert until the day he made his prophetic debut in Israel.
Zephaniah 1:1 - God’s Message to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah. It came during the reign of Josiah son of Amon, who was king of Judah:
Micah 1:1 - God’s Message as it came to Micah of Moresheth. It came during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. It had to do with what was going on in Samaria and Jerusalem.
John 18:24 - Then Annas sent him, still tied up, to the Chief Priest Caiaphas.
Jonah 1:1 - One day long ago, God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.”