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Luke 3:20

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Berean Standard Bible

Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

American Standard Version (1901)

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

Bible in Basic English

Did this most evil thing of all, and had John shut up in prison.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He added this also above all, and shut up John in prison.

Free Bible Version

Herod added to his crimes by having John thrown into jail.

Geneva Bible 1599

He added yet this aboue all, that he shut vp Iohn in prison.

King James (Authorized) Version

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

One Unity Resource Bible

added this also to them all, that he shut up John [Yah is gracious] in prison.

Translation for Translators

But Herod had his soldiers put John in prison. That was another evil thing he did.

Unlocked Literal Bible

he added this to them all, that he locked John up in prison.

Noah Webster Bible

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

World English Bible

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

Young's Literal Translation

added also this to all, that he shut up John in the prison.

Context

The Mission of John the Baptist

¹⁹But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,²⁰Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

Summary

Luke 3:20 recounts how John the Baptist fearlessly rebuked Herod the tetrarch for his sinful actions, including marrying his brother's wife Herodias. This confrontation led to John being imprisoned by Herod, illustrating the cost of speaking out against unrighteousness. John's unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness serves as a powerful example for believers today, showing the importance of standing firm in the face of evil, even at personal risk. This verse highlights the clash between worldly power and divine truth, emphasizing the need for courage and integrity in upholding God's standards.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Added yet, &c.--(Also see on Mat 3:12).

Luke 3:20

The Mission of John the Baptist

¹⁹But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,²⁰Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

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Berean Standard Bible

Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.

American Standard Version (1901)

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

Bible in Basic English

Did this most evil thing of all, and had John shut up in prison.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He added this also above all, and shut up John in prison.

Free Bible Version

Herod added to his crimes by having John thrown into jail.

Geneva Bible 1599

He added yet this aboue all, that he shut vp Iohn in prison.

King James (Authorized) Version

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

One Unity Resource Bible

added this also to them all, that he shut up John [Yah is gracious] in prison.

Translation for Translators

But Herod had his soldiers put John in prison. That was another evil thing he did.

Unlocked Literal Bible

he added this to them all, that he locked John up in prison.

Noah Webster Bible

Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

World English Bible

added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

Young's Literal Translation

added also this to all, that he shut up John in the prison.