Luke 3:11

Luke 3:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
• New International Version (NIV)John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he answered them, "Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise."
• New King James Version (NKJV)He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.”

Context of Luke 3:11

9Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.” 10The crowds asked, “What should we do?” John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.” 12Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, “Teacher, what should we do?” 13He replied, “Collect no more taxes than the government requires.”

Luke 3:11 word by word

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ὁ ἔχων δύο χιτῶνας μεταδότω τῷ μὴ ἔχοντι καὶ ὁ ἔχων βρώματα ὁμοίως ποιείτω.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• He answerethἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• andδέde · thenG1161
• saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• He that hathἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• twoδύοduo · twoG1417
• coatsχιτώνchitōn · tunicG5509
• let him impartμεταδίδωμιmetadidōmi · to shareG3330
• noneμήmē · notG3361
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• meatβρῶμαbrōma · foodG1033
• let him doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• likewiseὁμοίωςhomoiōs · similarlyG3668

Cross-references for Luke 3:11

• Luke 11:41So clean the inside by giving gifts to the poor, and you will be clean all over.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Luke 19:8Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
• Isaiah 58:7Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
• Daniel 4:27“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’
• Matthew 25:40“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
• Mark 14:5“It could have been sold for a year’s wages and the money given to the poor!” So they scolded her harshly.
• John 13:29Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go and pay for the food or to give some money to the poor.
• Acts 10:2He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:3For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
• 1 Timothy 6:18Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
• James 1:27Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
• James 2:15Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,
• 1 John 3:17If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
• 1 John 4:20If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?

Commentaries on Luke 3:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11He that hath two coats, etc. - He first teaches the great mass of the people their duty to each other. They were uncharitable and oppressive, and he taught them not to expect any mercy from the hand of God, while they acted towards others in opposition to its dictates. If men be unkind and uncharitable towards each other, how can they expect the mercy of the Lord to be extended towards themselves?Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11He that hath two coats … - Or, in other words, aid the poor according to your ability; be benevolent, and you will thus show that your repentance is genuine. It is remarkable that one of the “first” demands of religion is to do good, and it is in this way that it may be shown that the repentance is not feigned. For. 1.The “nature” of religion is to do good. 2.This requires self-denial, and none will deny themselves who are not attached to God. And, 3.This…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11two tunics: The Greek word refers to a long shirt worn next to the skin. Even the smallest surplus should be shared with others in need.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1410-14. What shall we do then?--to show the sincerity of our repentance. (Also see on Mt 3:10.)Read the comment

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• Beneficence
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Commentaries on Luke 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings