Barnes' Notes on Luke 3:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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'

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