Luke 3:15

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

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Other Translations for Luke 3:15

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now all were thinking about John in their hearts, and the people were supposing that perhaps he might be the Christ.

ERV

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

NHEB

As the people were in expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ,

SMT

And the people awaiting, and all reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether he may not be the Christ;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 3:15

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Commentary for Luke 3:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 3:15

Summary

People wonder if John is promised messiah

Place

Jordan River region

Event

Crowd contemplates John's identity

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD