Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 3:7

"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?" — Luke 3:7 (ASV)

Then said he to the multitude.—Better, multitudes. In St. Matthew the words Generation (or brood) of vipers are related, probably with greater accuracy, as having been addressed specifically to the Pharisees and Sadducees. On the question itself, see Note on Matthew 3:7.