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the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Joseph, the son of Judah,
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Jesus, Son of Humanity
Commentators explain that Luke's genealogy, which includes the names in this verse, intentionally traces Jesus' lineage all the way back to Adam. Unlike Matthew's list which emphasizes Jesus' Jewish roots by starting with Abraham, Luke's approach highlights that Jesus is the Savior for the entire human race, a 'second Adam' for all people.
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The age of Jesus is given in approximate terms. He might have been in his mid-thirties. “Thirty” might also indicate that, like the priests who beg…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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