Luke 3:8-9 NKJV

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Luke 3:1-38

Shall we turn to Luke's gospel chapter 3.As Luke begins the third chapter, he is giving you the date of the beginning of the ministry of John the Baptist, and he uses no less than six historic references points to tell you when John began his ministry.It was in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was the governor of Judea, and Herod was the tetrarch ( Luke 3:1 )And the word "tetrarch" means a ruler of a fourth part. And when Herod the Great died, he left the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:1-38

Luke 3:1 . In the fifteenth year of Tiberius Cæsar. St. Luke begins this chapter in a scientific manner; he speaks as a man of letters, and gives posterity a chronological record. Pontius Pilate had been governor, or as some call him only procurator of Judea, but one or two years, when the word of the Lord came to John. Herod the great, tetrarch of Galilee. From this title it would seem that he held four provinces under his government. Philip, tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis; that... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:7-8

Luke 3:7-8Then said he to the multitude that came forthJohn and the populaceIt is a matter of some interest, even as a memoir of ancient manners, to conceive the various and strikingly marked aspect of the multitude that now fled to John in the desert.There stood the Pharisee, covered from head to heel with the emblems of his sanctity, the haughtiest and most scornful of men; but then, for once, divested of his spiritual influence, and asking, “What shall I dote be saved?” There stood the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:8

Luke 3:8Fruits worthy of repentanceFruitfulnessEvery living fruit-tree is in some measure fruitful; though some bring forth more fruit, some less, yet all bring forth some.All living Christians are thriving and bearing fruit; though some are more eminent for growth and proficiency in grace, yet all bring forth “fruits meet for repentance.” The hypocrite, like a dead stake in a hedge, continues at a stay, is without good fruit, nay, grows more rotten every month; but the true saint, like the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:9

Luke 3:9The axe is laid unto the root of the treesRadical and seminal reformIt seems to me a total mistake to apply the words of the Baptist, “And now also the axe,” &c., to any work ordained for man. When the appointed time comes, God does indeed show forth His justice by sweeping away that which is utterly corrupt. Yet even the Son of God, in His human manifestation, came not to destroy, but to save. Assuredly this is the only part of His office which we are called to discharge. As His... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 3:8

8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. Ver. 8. See Trapp on " Mat 3:8 " See Trapp on " Mat 3:9 " read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 3:9

9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Ver. 9. See Trapp on " Mat 3:10 " read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 3:8

fruits: Isaiah 1:16-Job :, Ezekiel 18:27-Obadiah :, Acts 26:20, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Corinthians 7:11, Galatians 5:22-Jeremiah :, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 6:7, Hebrews 6:8 worthy of: or, meet for We: Luke 13:28, Luke 13:29, Luke 16:23-Obadiah :, Isaiah 48:1, Isaiah 48:2, Jeremiah 7:4-2 Samuel :, John 8:33, Romans 4:16, Romans 9:7 of these: Luke 19:40, Joshua 4:3-Ruth :, Matthew 8:11, Matthew 8:12, Matthew 21:43, Galatians 3:28, Galatians 3:29 Reciprocal: Nehemiah 5:11 - Restore Job 34:32... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 3:9

Luke 13:7, Luke 13:9, Luke 23:29-Obadiah :, Isaiah 10:33, Isaiah 10:34, Ezekiel 15:2-Numbers :, Ezekiel 31:18, Daniel 4:14, Daniel 4:23, Matthew 3:10, Matthew 7:19, John 15:6, Hebrews 10:28, Hebrews 12:29 Reciprocal: Malachi 3:2 - who may abide Matthew 12:33 - and his fruit good Matthew 21:19 - and found Luke 19:20 - Lord Titus 2:12 - live read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 3:8

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.Say not within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father — That is, trust not in your being members of the visible Church, or in any external privileges whatsoever: for God now requires a change of heart; and that without delay. read more

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Luke 3:1-38

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:1-38

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:7-8

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:8

The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 3:9

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 3:8

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 3:9

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 3:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 3:9

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 3:8

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