Mat 3:8 | TNotes | STEP | 3:8 Prove ... that you have ... turned to God (literally make fruit that accords with repentance ): John calls for action and true ethical change; mere lip service will not do (see Luke 3:10-14 ; cp. Matt 5:19-20 , 46 ; 7:21 ; 23:3 ).

bLuke 3:10-14►

cMatt 5:19-20►

‏ Matthew 3:8

3:8 ^a Prove ... that you have ... turned to God (literally make fruit that accords with repentance): John calls for action and true ethical change; mere lip service will not do (see Luke 3:10-14 ^b; cp. Matt 5:19-20 ^c, 46 ^d; 7:21 ^e; 23:3 ^f).