Luke 3:6
What does Luke 3:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 3:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 3:6 means
The ultimate outcome of John's preparatory work, as prophesied by Isaiah, is that "all flesh shall see the salvation of God." This proclaims the universal scope of God's redemptive plan; salvation isn't exclusively for one nation or group, but for all humanity. John's ministry, in clearing the way, is directly connected to the magnificent display of God's saving power that will be revealed through the coming Messiah to all nations.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all flesh will see the salvation of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and all flesh shall see the salvation ofGod.
Context
This verse concludes the quotation from Isaiah, highlighting the glorious outcome of John's preparatory ministry: the universal revelation of God's salvation. It provides the culmination of the prophetic purpose, connecting John's work to the ultimate deliverance that will reach all people. This sets the expectation for the coming of Christ, who embodies this salvation.
v.5Every valley shall be filled, And every mountain and hill shall be brought low; And the crooked shall become straight, And the rough ways smooth;
v.6This passage
v.7He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
- Luke 2:30
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
- Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
- Romans 10:18
But I say, Did they not hear? Yea, verily, Their sound went out into all the earth, And their words unto the ends of the world.
- Isaiah 40:5
and the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.
- Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:
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