And think not to say within yourselves (κα μη δοξητε λεγειν εν εαυτοις). John touched the tender spot, their ecclesiastical pride.…

And think not to say, etc. They regarded it as sufficient righteousness that they were descended from so holy a man as Abraham. They deeme…

We have Abraham as our father — The boast seems to have been common, as in John 8:33-39, and was connected with the belief that this alone…

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: and think not to say within ourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, tha…

St. Gregory the Great: The words of teachers should be adapted to the character of their hearers, so that the teaching is consi…

The coming of God’s reign either demands repentance (v.2) or brings judgment. Repentance must be genuine: if we wish to escape the coming wrath (v.…

And think not to say within yourselves (Luke 3:8); And begin not to say within yourselves. As the meaning of both phr…

And think not to say within yourselves
John knew the sentiments of their minds, and the prevailing opinion they had …

Applying the me age to the souls of the hearers is the life of preaching; and so it was with John's preaching. The Pharisees placed their main emph…

The Evangelist wrote about Christ’s entrance into the world; now, however, he writes about the course of His life, which is, in fact, considered ac…