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Salvation for All People
Commentators emphasize that the phrase "all flesh" signifies a radical and universal scope. God's salvation is not confined to one nation but is intended for the entire human race. Scholars note this is a central theme in Luke's Gospel, highlighting that the saving work of Jesus is available to everyone, everywhere.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 3:6
All flesh (πασα σαρξ). Used in the N.T. of the human race alone, though in the LXX brutes are included.
The salvati…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 3:6
19th Century
Bishop
The salvation of God.—The same word is used as in Luke 2:30, for which see the Note.
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 3:1–7
19th Century
Preacher
Now in the fifteenth yea of the reign of Tiberias Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 3:6
Luke found a clear prophecy of the ministry of John the Baptist in Isa 40:3. He includes more of the quotation than Matthew and Mark do. First he c…
John Calvin
On Luke 3:6
16th Century
Theologian
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. That salvation will not be at all obscure, or experienced by only a small number of people, …
John Gill
On Luke 3:6
17th Century
Pastor
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God .
] "By the salvation of God" is meant, the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Chr…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 3:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The scope and design of John's ministry were to bring the people from their sins and to their Savior. He came preaching, not a sect or party, but a…