Luke 3:7

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 3:7

BSB

Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

AKJV

Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

CPDV

Therefore, he said to the crowd that went out in order to be baptized by him: "You progeny of vipers! Who told you to flee from the approaching wrath?

ERV

He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

NHEB

He said therefore to the crowds who went out to be baptized by him, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

SMT

Then said he to the crowds coming out to be immersed by him, Generation of vipers, who indicated to you to flee from the anger about to come?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 3:7

ThenG3767 saidG3004VerbhetothemultitudeG3793Noun MasculinethatcameforthG1607VerbtobebaptizedG907 ofG5259Preposition himG846OgenerationG1081Noun NeuterofvipersG2191Noun Feminine whoG5101hathwarnedG5263Verb youG5213tofleeG5343Verb fromG575thewrathG3709Noun FemininetocomeG3195Verb

Commentary for Luke 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 3:7

Summary

John challenges crowd about impending judgment

Place

Jordan River region

Event

John rebukes crowd

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD