Luke 3:11

“He answereth and saith unto them, etc.] By telling them what they should do; and he does not put them upon ceremonial observances, nor severe exercises of religion, nor even the duties of the first table of the law, and others of the second, though necessary to be done; but upon acts of beneficence and kindness, to fellow creatures in distress; and are what may be called love of our neighbour, and which involves the love of God, and so the whole law; for the one cannot be rightly exercised without the other: he that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; not both of them, but one of them: a man is not obliged to go naked himself, in order to clothe another; and so the Persic…”

“two coats--directed against the reigning avarice. (Also see on Mat 3:10.)”

“He that hath two coats ... - Or, in other words, aid the poor according to your ability; be benevolent, and you will thus show that your repentance is genuine. It is remarkable that one of the “first” demands of religion is to do good, and it is in this way that it may be shown that the repentance is not feigned. For. The “nature” of religion is to do good. This requires self-denial, and none will deny themselves who are not attached to God. And, This is to imitate Jesus Christ, who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor. Coats - See the notes at Matthew 5:40. Meat - Provision of any kind. return to 'Top of Page'”

“3:11 two shirts: The Greek word refers to a long shirt worn next to the skin. Even the smallest surplus should be shared with others in need.”

“He that hath two: Luk 11:41, Luk 18:22, Luk 19:8; Isa 58:7-11; Dan 4:27; Mat 25:40; Mar 14:5-8; Joh 13:29; Act 10:2, Act 10:4, Act 10:31; Co2 8:3-14; Ti1 6:18; Heb 6:10; Jam 1:27; Jam 2:15-26; Jo1 3:17, Jo1 4:20 Luke 3:12”