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NASB | Luke 3:23 ¶ When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 3:23 ¶ When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son [by marriage] of Eli, |
Subject: Jesus waited until 30 to minister |
Bible Note: While He wasn't from the tribe of Levi, but Judah (Matt 1:1-16, Luke 3:23-34), the age thirty is when the ministry of the priests began. All priests were Levites ... their service started at 30. He was Came to fulfill the Law and Prophets (Matt 5:17). |