the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
Parallel translations
- KJV Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,
- BSB the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
- NKJV the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Janna, the son of Joseph,
- NASB the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,
- NLT Heli was the son of Matthat. Matthat was the son of Levi. Levi was the son of Melki. Melki was the son of Jannai. Jannai was the son of Joseph.
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Quick answer
The genealogy continues, listing Jesus' ancestors back through Joseph's line. Each name affirms that Jesus entered real human history.
Overview
This portion of Luke's genealogy records successive forebears between Joseph and earlier generations. The very ordinariness of these names underscores that the eternal Son truly took on flesh within a particular family line. Luke's careful record supports the historical reality of the incarnation.
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