Luke 3:15 Meaning
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Context Explained
13And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
15And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
17Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 11:3
Both verses express doubt about the identity of Jesus as the Messiah.
Luke 7:19
This verse shows the ongoing expectation of the Messiah during Jesus' ministry.
Source: Luke 3:15