Verse Comparison: Luke 3:2
American Standard Version
in the highpriesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
Amplified® Bible
In the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the Word of God [concerning the attainment through Christ of salvation in the kingdom of God] came to John son of Zachariah in the wilderness (desert).
Contemporary English Version
Annas and Caiaphas were the Jewish high priests. At that time God spoke to Zechariah's son John, who was living in the desert.
Darby English Version
in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, [the] word of God came upon John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
Good News Bible
and Annas and Caiaphas were High Priests. At that time the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert.
International Standard Version
and Annas and Caiaphas high priests, the word of God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.
King James Version
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
New American Standard Bible
in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
New International Version
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the desert.
New King James Version
while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
Young's Literal Translation
Annas and Caiaphas being chief priests -- there came a word of God unto John the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness,
