2-3 Compare Mal_3:1; Isa_40:3; Mat_3:3; Luk_3:4-6; Joh_1:15-23.
4-8 Compare Mat_3:1-12; Luk_3:1-18.
4 John the baptist was the son of a priest, so that he was entitled to
exercise the priestly office and enjoy all its privileges, which
assured him a life of ease and comfort. Yet, under the urge of... [ Continue Reading ]
19 Before a net is used it is important that it is not badly tangled
or snarled. The work of these fishermen is a graphic commentary on the
word "adjust," which has been rendered by such a variety as _ mend,
perfect fit perfectly join, restore, prepare, _ and _ frame. _ We have
used _ adjust, adapt,... [ Continue Reading ]