Luke 3:18-20

     18. many other things, &c.—such as we read in Joh 1:29, 33, 34; 3:27-36. (Also see on Mt 3:12.)

     19, 20. But Herod, &c.—See on Mr 6:14, &c. (Also see on Mt 3:12.)

      and for all the evils which Herod had done—important fact here only mentioned, showing how thoroughgoing was the fidelity of the Baptist to his royal hearer, and how strong must have been the workings of conscience in that slave of passion when, notwithstanding such plainness, he "did many things and heard John gladly" (Mr 6:20, 26).

     20. Added yet, &c.—(Also see on Mt 3:12).

     Lu 3:21, 22. BAPTISM OF AND DESCENT OF THE SPIRIT UPON JESUS.

     (See on Mt 3:13-17.)

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