The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 3:10-14
Individual counsel to the people: v. 10. And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? v. 11. He answereth and saith. unto them, He that hath two coats let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat let him do likewise. v. 12. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? v. 13. And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. v. 14. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 3:1-99
Luke 3 THE COMMENCEMENT of John’s ministry is very fully dated in the opening two verses. They show that things were entirely out of course, government was vested in the Gentiles, and even in Israel things were in confusion, for there were two high priests instead of one. Hence repentance was the dominant note in his preaching. Earlier prophets had reasoned with Israel and recalled them to the broken law. John no longer does this, but demands repentance. They were to acknowledge that they were... read more