Lucas 3:1-38 NVIPT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:21-22

See the notes at Matthew 3:13-17. “Jesus being baptized;” or, Jesus “having been” baptized. This took place after the baptism, and not “during” its administration, Matthew 3:16.Praying - This circumstance is omitted by the other evangelists; and it shows,That Jesus was in the habit of prayer. That it is proper to offer up special prayer at the administration of the ordinances of religion. That it is possible to pray in the midst of a great multitude, yet in secret. The prayer consisted,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:23

Jesus began to be ... - This was the age at which the priests entered on their office, Numbers 4:3, Numbers 4:47; but it is not evident that Jesus had any reference to that in delaying his work to his thirtieth year. He was not subjected to the Levitical law in regard to the priesthood, and it does not appear that prophets and teachers did not commence their work before that age.As was supposed - As was commonly thought, or perhaps being legally reckoned as his son. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:24-38

See, on this genealogy, the notes at Matthew 1:1-16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:1-2

Luke 3:1-2. Now in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Reckoning from the time when Augustus made him his colleague in the empire: Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea He was made governor in consequence of Archelaus being banished, and his kingdom reduced into a Roman province. See note on Matthew 2:22. And Herod Namely, Herod Antipas; being tetrarch of Galilee The dominions of Herod the Great were, after his death, divided into four parts or tetrarchies: this Herod, his son, reigned... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:3-6

Luke 3:3-6. And he came into all the country about Jordan He made his first public appearance in the wilderness of Judea, Matthew 3:1; that is, in the uncultivated and thinly-inhabited parts of the hill-country round Hebron, where his father dwelt; Luke 1:39-40; but after his fame was spread abroad, and many came to him, he left Judea and passed over Jordan, residing chiefly at Bethabara, for the conveniency of baptizing, John 1:28; John 10:40. He travelled, however, through all that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:7-9

Luke 3:7-9. Then said he to the multitude, O generation of vipers See note on Matthew 3:7. Bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance The Baptist did not stop at preaching repentance, and rest satisfied with the people’s making a profession thereof, but he insisted on the necessity of their bringing forth fruits suitable to such a profession, or a thorough reformation of their conduct in all respects. See this explained particularly in the notes on Matthew 3:8-10. Begin not to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:10-14

Luke 3:10-14. And the people asked him, What shall we do then? To avoid the judgments of God. He answereth, He that hath two coats, &c. Be careful, not only to observe the ceremonies of religion, but to attend to the great duties of justice, mercy, and charity. The sum of all is: Cease to do evil, learn to do well: these are the fruits worthy of repentance. Then came also publicans A set of men whose office it was to collect the taxes which the Romans had imposed on the Jews,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:15-17

Luke 3:15-17. And as all the people were in expectation, &c. The austerity of John’s life, the important subjects of his sermons, the fervency of his exhortations, and the freedom, impartiality, and courage with which he rebuked all classes of sinners, raised him very high in the esteem of the generality of people; insomuch that many began to be of opinion he might be the Messiah. And possibly the extraordinary events which had occurred thirty years before, namely, the vision which his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:18-20

Luke 3:18-20. And many other things preached he unto the people In this manner did John inculcate the doctrine of repentance, and declare his Master’s greatness. But his sermons were not confined to these matters. He discoursed also on many other important subjects, according as he knew they would be profitable to his hearers. But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him, &c. In the whole course of John’s ministry he showed great integrity and courage, but especially in his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:21-22

Luke 3:21-22. When all the people were baptized If we reflect on the number of the people who followed John, and were baptized by him, and the regard they expressed for him before and after his death, and yet that no sect was produced in consequence of such belief and baptism, it will afford a very good argument in favour of the superior power, dignity, character, and office of Jesus. Jesus, praying, the heaven was opened It is observable, that the three voices from heaven (see Luke 9:29;... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:21-22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:24-38

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:1-2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:3-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:7-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:10-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:15-17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:18-20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:21-22

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