Bible Commentary

But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 19. But Herod the tetrarch ] The incident which follows is here introduced by anticipation, that the subsequent narrative may not be disturbed. It should be compared with the fuller notice in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:19”

And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. 18. many other things ] Of which some are recorded by St John alone (Luk 1:29; Luk 1:34, Luk 3:27-36). preached he ] , literally, “ he was preaching the Good Tidings.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Luk 3:18; Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:18”

Whose fan [is] in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. 17. fan ] Rather, winnowing-fan. The Latin vannus, a great shovel with which corn was thrown up against the wind to separate it from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:17”

John answered, saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 16. John answered ] The answer, as we find from Joh 1:19-28, was given in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:16”

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 15 20. The Messianic Announcement. Imprisonment of John 15. were in expectation ] The Messianic expectations of the day had even reached the Gentiles, many of whom even at Rome and in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:15”

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse [any] falsely; and be content with your wages. 14. the soldiers ] Rather, soldiers on the march. On what expedition these soldiers were engaged it is impossible to say. They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:14”

And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. 13. Exact no more ] This was their habitual sin, and later historians often allude to the immodestia (i. e. the extravagant greed) of the publicans and their cruel exactions (Caes. Bell. Civ. iii. 32). The cheating and meddling for which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:13”

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? 12. the publicans ] Rather, tax-gatherers (without the article). The word is a corruption of the Latin publicani ‘farmers of the taxes.’ The Roman government did not collect its own taxes, but leased them out to speculators of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:12”

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. 11. He that hath two coats ] St Luke alone preserves for us the details in this interesting section. Beyond the single upper garment ( chiton, cetoneth), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:11”

And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 10 14. Answer of the Baptist to the Multitude 10. What shall we do then?] Rather, What then are we to do? Compare the question of the multitude to Peter on the day of Pentecost (Act 2:37) and that of the Philippian jailor (Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 3:10”