Luke 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father… 1. Moral, not theological, in its aim. 2. Faithful, not temporizing in its appeal. 3. Symbolic, not superstitious, in its ritual. 4. Humble, not haughty in its spirit. (Dr. Thomas.) Parallel Verses KJV: Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. |