The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

All men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not. There was general expectation at that time among the Jews that Messiah's coming was at hand. This strange feeling that something momentous was about to happen to mankind was not confined to the Jews of Palestine, it strongly influenced the Jews who were dispersed in foreign countries—Egypt, Greece, Italy, etc.

, and through them it had even reached many of the Gentiles who were brought into contact with the chosen people. This idea among the Jews, that John was probably the looked-for deliverer, is only mentioned by St.

Luke-another proof that the source of his information was quite distinct from that used by Matthew and Mark.

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