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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/3.htm">New International Version</a> But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of his marriage to Herodias, his brother&#8217s wife, and all the other evil things he had done, <a href="/nlt/luke/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> John also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, for marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for many other wrongs he had done. <a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done, <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias the wife of his brother, and concerning all the evils that Herod had done, <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him regarding Herodias, his brother’s wife, and regarding all the evil things which Herod had done, <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother&#8217s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had done, <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when Herod the tetrarch was reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and on account of all the wicked things which Herod had done, <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when Herod the tetrarch was reproved by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had done, <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when Herod [Antipas] the tetrarch was repeatedly reprimanded [and convicted by John’s disapproval] for having Herodias, his brother’s wife [as his own], and for all the wicked things that Herod had done, <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and all the evil things he had done, <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him about Herodias, his brother&#8217s wife, and about all the evil things Herod had done, <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But to Herod the ruler, he said, "It was wrong for you to take Herodias, your brother's wife." John also said Herod had done many other bad things. <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John spoke out against the ruler Herod because Herod had married his own sister-in-law, Herodias. He also spoke out against Herod for all the evil things he had done. <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But John reprimanded Governor Herod, because he had married Herodias, his brother's wife, and had done many other evil things. <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Herod the tetrarch had been rebuked by John because he had married his brother's wife Herodias and because of all of the other evil things Herod had done. <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother?s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the evil deeds that he had done, <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Herod the Tetrarch, being repeatedly rebuked by him about Herodias his brother's wife, and about all the wicked deeds that he had done, <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and concerning all the evils that Herod did, <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias the wife of his brother, and concerning all the evils that Herod had done, <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias the wife of Philip his brother, and concerning all the evils that Herod did, <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod did,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Herod the tetrarch, when he was reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done; <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Herod the tetrarch, when he was corrected by him concerning Herodias, his brother’s wife, and concerning all the evils that Herod had done, <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch, who had been censured by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil deeds Herod had committed, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Herod the ruler, who had been rebuked by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil things that Herod had done,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now Herod the tetrarch, because he was rebuked by John concerning Herodias wife of Philip his brother, and for all the evil things that he was doing, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Herodus the Tetrarch, because he had been reproved by Yohannan on the account of Herodia the wife of Philippus, his brother, and for all the evil that he had done,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Herod the tetrarch having been reproved by him on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the wicked deeds which Herod did, <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Herod the tetrarch, being convicted by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and concerning the wickedness which Herod did, <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him, on account of Herodias his brother Philip?s wife, and for all the other wicked actions which he had done, <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done; <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But Herod the Tetrarch, being repeatedly rebuked by him about Herodias his brother's wife, and about all the wicked deeds that he had done, <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but Herod, the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother, and concerning all the evils which Herod did, <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Herod the tetrarch being reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the wicked things which Herod did, <a href="/parallel/luke/3-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1183" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">The Mission of John the Baptist</a> …18With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people. 19<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1651.htm" title="1651: elenchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish.">when he rebuked</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hyp’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5076.htm" title="5076: tetraarchēs (N-NMS) -- A tetrarch, ruler over a fourth part of a region. From tessares and archo; the ruler of a fourth part of a country.">tetrarch</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">regarding</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphou (N-GMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikos (N-GFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife</a> <a href="/greek/2266.htm" title="2266: Hērōdiados (N-GFS) -- From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family.">Herodias</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponērōn (Adj-GNP) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">the evils</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GNP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">he</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">had done,</a> 20Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Matthew 14:3-4</a> Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, / because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Mark 6:17-18</a> For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” <a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a> Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ... <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Mark 1:14</a> After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. <a href="/john/3-24.htm">John 3:24</a> (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.) <a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Matthew 4:12</a> When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. <a href="/john/5-35.htm">John 5:35</a> John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Matthew 17:12-13</a> But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Mark 9:13</a> But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.” <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24-25</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Matthew 21:32</a> For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6-8</a> There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. <a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15</a> John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-28</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29-34</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,<a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Proverbs 9:7,8</a> He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot… <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Proverbs 15:12</a> A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.<a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2</a> Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/2-17.htm">Account</a> <a href="/mark/6-18.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/mark/14-57.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Exhortations</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Hero'di-As</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/6-17.htm">Philip's</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Reprimanded</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Tetrarch</a> <a href="/mark/7-23.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-19.htm">Account</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Brother's</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Exhortations</a> <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Hero'di-As</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/4-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/john/1-44.htm">Philip's</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Reprimanded</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Tetrarch</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/luke/3-20.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div>1. <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a> 23. <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Herod Antipas was a son of Herod the Great, and his rule was marked by political maneuvering and moral corruption. The term "tetrarch" refers to a ruler of a fourth part of a region, indicating Herod's limited authority under Roman oversight. John's boldness in confronting Herod reflects the prophetic tradition of speaking truth to power, reminiscent of prophets like Elijah and Nathan, who confronted kings in the Old Testament.regarding his brother’s wife Herodias Herodias was originally married to Herod's half-brother, Herod Philip I. Her marriage to Herod Antipas was both politically and morally controversial, as it violated Jewish law (<a href="/leviticus/18-16.htm">Leviticus 18:16, 20</a>:21) concerning marriage to a brother's wife. This union was seen as adulterous and incestuous, further complicating Herod's political alliances. Herodias's ambition and influence are evident in the Gospels, particularly in the events leading to John the Baptist's imprisonment and execution.and all the evils he had done Herod's reign was characterized by various acts of immorality and injustice, including political manipulation and personal vices. The phrase "all the evils" suggests a comprehensive indictment of Herod's character and actions, aligning with the biblical theme of leaders being held accountable for their deeds. This echoes the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment against unrighteous rulers and the call for repentance and righteousness. John's rebuke serves as a reminder of the moral and ethical standards expected of leaders, as well as the consequences of failing to uphold them.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ, known for his boldness in preaching repentance and baptizing those who confessed their sins. He is a central figure in this passage for his confrontation with Herod. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herod_the_tetrarch.htm">Herod the Tetrarch</a> Also known as Herod Antipas, he was a ruler of Galilee and Perea. He is infamous for his immoral actions, including his unlawful marriage to Herodias, which John the Baptist publicly condemned. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a> The wife of Herod's brother Philip, whom Herod unlawfully married. Herodias is a key figure in the account due to her role in the events leading to John the Baptist's imprisonment and eventual execution. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a> Herod's brother and the original husband of Herodias. His marriage to Herodias and her subsequent marriage to Herod is central to the moral and legal controversy addressed by John. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_evils_herod_had_done.htm">The Evils Herod Had Done</a> This refers to the various immoral and unjust actions committed by Herod, including his unlawful marriage and other unspecified wrongdoings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_confronting_sin.htm">Courage in Confronting Sin</a> John the Baptist exemplifies the courage required to confront sin, even when it involves powerful figures. Believers are called to stand for truth and righteousness, regardless of the personal cost. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> John's imprisonment and eventual martyrdom remind us that following Christ and speaking truth can lead to persecution. Christians should be prepared to face opposition for their faith. <a href="/topical/m/moral_integrity.htm">Moral Integrity</a> The unlawful marriage of Herod and Herodias highlights the importance of adhering to God's standards of morality. Believers are encouraged to uphold biblical principles in their personal and public lives. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_witness.htm">Prophetic Witness</a> Like John, Christians are called to be a prophetic voice in society, addressing injustice and immorality with love and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_essence_of_biblical_hebrew.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_john's_imprisonment_dates.htm">How do we reconcile the chronology of John the Baptist’s imprisonment (Matthew 4:12) with differing accounts in other Gospels?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_herod_confused_about_jesus.htm">Luke 9:7–9: Why does Herod’s confusion about Jesus remain unresolved if these events truly occurred, and where is the historical evidence? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_john_doubt_jesus_as_messiah.htm">Luke 7:19–23 – Why would John the Baptist doubt Jesus if he had already proclaimed him as the Messiah, and how does this align with other gospel accounts? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19-20) But Herod the tetrarch.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/14-3.htm" title="For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.">Matthew 14:3-5</a>. St. Luke's anticipation of the close of the Baptist's history supplies a curious instance of an arrangement which was obviously deliberate. It seemed to him better to complete the account of the Baptist's ministry here than to bring in the account of the imprisonment as an episode later on. It coincides in part with St. John's arrangement (<a href="/john/3-24.htm" title="For John was not yet cast into prison.">John 3:24</a>).For all the evils which Herod had done.--The marriage with Herodias is conspicuous as the Tetrarch's one great crime; but the sensual, crafty character of the man, with his fox-like nature (<a href="/luke/13-32.htm" title="And he said to them, Go you, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.">Luke 13:32</a>), must have made any preaching of "righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come" as much a personal rebuke to him as it was to Felix (<a href="/acts/24-25.htm" title="And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.">Acts 24:25</a>), and caused him also to tremble. <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when he rebuked ἐλεγχόμενος (elenchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1651.htm">Strong's 1651: </a> (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. tetrarch τετραάρχης (tetraarchēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5076.htm">Strong's 5076: </a> A tetrarch, ruler over a fourth part of a region. From tessares and archo; the ruler of a fourth part of a country. regarding περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brother’s ἀδελφοῦ (adelphou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. wife γυναικὸς (gynaikos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. Herodias Ἡρῳδιάδος (Hērōdiados) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2266.htm">Strong's 2266: </a> From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [the] evils πονηρῶν (ponērōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. [he] Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. had done, ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. 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