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Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 3:1-12

15. Preaching of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-17; John 1:19-28)The preaching of John soon attracted opposition from the Jewish religious leaders. They sent representatives to question him and then report back on what he taught and who he claimed to be. John denied that he was promoting himself as some new leader in Israel. He did not consider himself to be either the prophet of Deuteronomy 18:15,Deuteronomy 18:18 or the ‘Elijah’ promised in Malachi 4:5. He was only a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 3:11

with. Greek. en. The literal rendering of the Hebrew ( Beth = B). Matthew 7:6 ; Matthew 9:34 . Rom 15:6 . 1 Corinthians 4:21 , &c. shoes = sandals. worthy = fit or equal. Not the same word as "meet for" in Matthew 3:8 . bear = bring or fetch. Mark: "stoop down and unloose". Luke: "unloose". Probably repeated often in different forms. He shall baptize. "He" is emph. = He Himself will, and no other. See App-115 . See Acts 1:4 , Acts 1:5 ; Acts 2:3 ; Acts 11:15 .Isaiah 44:3 . Compare... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire.Seven baptisms are mentioned in the New Testament, three of which are mentioned in this verse. They are:1. The baptism unto Moses (1 Corinthians 10:2). 2. The baptism of sufferings (Mark 10:38,39). 3. The baptism for the dead (1 Corinthians 15:29). 4. The baptism of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11, see above). 5.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 3:11

Matthew 3:11. I indeed baptize you— This is the answer which John made to the question put to him, Joh 1:19-27 in which he shews what difference there was between him and the Messiah. "I indeed, says he, baptize you with water, to bring you to repentance; for they who were baptized, not only declared that they had repented of their sins, but they bound themselves never to commit the like again, and to lead a life of holiness and virtue;" which is the meaning of the Baptist in this place. He... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:11

11. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance—(See on :-); but he that cometh after me is mightier than I—In Mark and Luke this is more emphatic—"But there cometh the Mightier than I" (Mark 1:7; Luke 3:16). whose shoes—sandals. I am not worthy to bear—The sandals were tied and untied, and borne about by the meanest servants. he shall baptize you—the emphatic "He": "He it is," to the exclusion of all others, "that shall baptize you." with the Holy Ghost—"So far from entertaining such a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 3:1-11

D. The King’s preparation 3:1-4:11Matthew passed over Jesus’ childhood quickly to relate His preparation for presentation to Israel as her King."The material of this section of the Gospel is particularly important since the baptism of Jesus serves as the occasion of his special anointing by the Holy Spirit for the ministry that follows, but it is also Christologically significant in that his divine Sonship is confirmed and the non-triumphalist nature of the present phase of that Sonship is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 3:1-12

1. Jesus’ forerunner 3:1-12 (cf. Mark 1:2-8; Luke 3:3-18)It was common when Jesus lived for forerunners to precede important individuals to prepare the way for their arrival. For example, when a king would visit a town in his realm his emissaries would go before him to announce his visit. They would make sure the town was in good condition to receive him. Sometimes his servants even had to do minor roadwork to smooth the highway the king would take as he approached his destination. [Note:... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 3:11

John baptized in water "in connection with" repentance. [Note: Carson, "Matthew," p. 104.] However the One coming after him, the King, would baptize with the Holy Spirit (cf. Joel 2:28-29) and fire (cf. Malachi 3:2-5). The Malachi prophecy speaks of fire as a refining or purifying agent, not as an instrument of destruction. Both prophecies involve the nation of Israel as a whole primarily.Are these two different baptisms or one? This is a very difficult question to answer because the arguments... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 3:11

3:11 sandals (b-20) The luxurious 'shoe' is not meant here. with (c-31) En , 'in the power of,' be it external or simply the nature and character of, but always including the latter. see Luke 2:27 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:1-17

Appearance of the Baptist. Baptism of Jesus1-12. John the Baptist’s ministry. The circumstances of John’s birth are detailed in Luke 1 (see notes there). He was sanctified from birth to be the forerunner of the Messiah (Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:76.), and received a special revelation to enable him to recognise the Expected One when He appeared (John 1:33). His mother Elisabeth was a cousin of the virgin, and he was born about six months before Jesus. Knowing what his work in life was to be, he... read more

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