King James Bible
"Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,"
This portion continues Luke's genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage through lesser-known ancestors. These names represent ordinary individuals in the messianic line, emphasizing that Jesus' ancestry includes both prominent figures and common people. The genealogy progresses backward through time toward King David and ultimately Adam. Luke's inclusion of these names, found only in his Gospel, demonstrates his careful research and desire to present Jesus as connected to all humanity.