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Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and don`t begin to say among yourselves, `We have Abraham for our father;` for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones!
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Repentance Requires Action
John the Baptist's message is intensely practical. Commentators explain that "fruits worthy of repentance" are not just feelings of remorse but a tangible change in behavior. This includes acts of charity, justice, and turning away from greed. As Matthew Henry notes, a change of mind must be demonstrated by a change of life; true faith produces real, observable holiness.
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19th Century
Baptist
John was wonderfully practical in his advocacy of a holy charity and benevolence. His words cut against all greed, all hoarding, all hardening of t…
The language is picturesque. Two images are presented. First, a tree that does not produce fruit should be chopped down and removed to make way for…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance Or "meet" for it, such as will show it to be true and genuine: "an…
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Presbyterian
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…
