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Luke 3:7

“Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”
— Luke 3:7 (King James Version)

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Luke 3:7 in 7 translations

KJVKing James Version
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
DRADouay–Rheims
He said therefore to the multitudes that went forth to be baptized by him: Ye offspring of vipers, who hath shewed you to flee from the wrath to come?
ASVAmerican Standard Version
He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
DARBYDarby
He said therefore to the crowds which went out to be baptised by him, Offspring of vipers, who has forewarned you to flee from the coming wrath?
WEBThe World English Bible
He said therefore to the multitudes who went out to be baptized by him, You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
YLTYoung's Literal Translation
Then said he to the multitudes coming forth to be baptised by him, 'Brood of vipers! who did prompt you to flee from the coming wrath?
BPVBiblePics Version
He said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Context: Luke 3

5Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

7Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8Bring 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.

9And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

About Luke 3: The Ministry of John the Baptist

Luke 3: The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Commentary

Luke 3 is a chapter that focuses on the ministry of John the Baptist. It begins with a description of the political and religious context of the time, with the Roman Emperor Tiberius ruling and the high priest being Annas and Caiaphas. This sets the stage for the ministry of John the Baptist, who is described as a prophet of the Most High God. He preaches a message of repentance and baptism, and his message is so powerful that people from all over Judea and Jerusalem come to hear him.

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