Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:11
11. two coats—directed against the reigning avarice. (Also see on :-.) read more
Luke 3:10-14, Luke 3:3, Luke 3:33 Web
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:12
12. publicans, &c. (Also see on :-.) read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:13
13. Exact no more, c.—directed against that extortion which made the publicans a byword. (See on Luke 3:1 Luke 3:1- :). (Also see on Luke 3:1- :.) read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:14
14. soldiers . . . Do violence to none—The word signifies to "shake thoroughly," and so to "intimidate," probably in order to extort money or other property. (Also see on :-.) accuse . . . falsely—acting as informers vexatiously, on frivolous or false grounds. content with your wages—"rations." We may take this as a warning against mutiny, which the officers attempted to suppress by largesses and donations [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. And thus the "fruits" which would evidence their repentance... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:1-13
III. THE PREPARATION FOR JESUS’ MINISTRY 3:1-4:13Luke next narrated events that paved the way for Jesus’ public ministry in Galilee and Judea. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:1-20
A. The ministry of John the Baptist 3:1-20John’s ministry, as Jesus’, did not begin until he was a mature man. This section of the Gospel shows the vital place John played as Messiah’s forerunner. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:7-18
2. John’s preaching 3:7-18 (cf. Matthew 3:7-12; Mark 1:7-8)Essentially John called his hearers to change their minds about their relationship to God and to demonstrate the genuineness of their repentance with righteous conduct (Luke 3:7-14). He also promoted Jesus (Luke 3:15-17). Only Luke included John’s enumeration of specific changes the people needed to make to demonstrate true repentance (Luke 3:10-14). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:10-11
Luke’s unique inclusion of the specific fruits of repentance (Luke 3:10-14) demonstrates his concern for social justice. To the sincere in the crowd John recommended generously sharing their possessions with the needy (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). The tunic (Gr. chiton) was the short undergarment worn under a robe. The Jews often wore two of them at once if they had two. These undergarments were not what we think of as underwear. They were simply an under layer of clothing. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:12-13
John counseled sincere tax collectors to refrain from extorting more money than they had a right to receive (cf. Luke 5:27-32). He advocated honesty and freedom from greed. He did not suggest overthrowing a system that allowed for abuses but prescribed personal morality that would eliminate the abuses. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:10
10-14. What shall we do then?—to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on :-.) read more