![]() Makes more sense than using the phrase for a non-committal crowd. Calling them "a brood of vipers" or "SOBs" Luke's Christian community does not seem to be in conflict with a JewishĬommunity as Matthew's appears to have been - with the Pharisees and Sadduceesįrequently representing "the enemy". Jesus, but haven't made the necessary commitment, which involves "hating" one'sįamily members and one's own life, to be disciples of Jesus (14:25-26). In Luke it is the generic "crowds." This is the first In Matthew it is the "Pharisees and Sadducees" who come Indicated by one's nature - by one's actions.Īlthough this section has very close parallels to Mt 3:7-10 (and some of myĬomments were originally made in my notes on that text), there is one ![]() (1) the "children" of vipers," (2) "those claiming to be children of Abraham,"Īnd (3) "those children of Abraham that God has raised up." One's parentage is I think that three different groups are implied by John's comments: "That which is born from" implies having the same characteristics as the 8, and it could allude to "fruit" that is produced "brood" is synonymous with teknon =Ĭhildren in v. Might better convey the sense of this uncomplimentary phrase. "brood of vipers," or "Children of snakes," or even a paraphrased "SOB," which I have to admit that I have never called anyone who came to me for a baptism a 19-20 - different language and location than Mark (6:17-18) 5-6 - only Luke extends the quote from Isaiah. 3b-4 - nearly identical to Mark (1:2a, 3) 2b-3a - some different language than Mark (1:4) 1-2a - the list of historical rulers are unique to Luke Luke's account of John the Baptist's ministry comes from a variety of sources. Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources John 4: 1-42 Exegetical Notes on Luke 3:7-18īy Brian P. Sermons Based on the Lectionary of the Syrian Orthodox Church Baptism of Jesus Christ (Denho, Denaha, Theophany, Eedo D' denho) Sermon / Homily on St. About Us Contact Register for News Brochure Leadership
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