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Luke 3:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 3:12

Verse 12 of 38

Scripture focus

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

Luke 3:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 3:12

Theological / Devotional

Publicans (Greek teldnai) were tax collectors, often Jews, who bought the right to collect taxes for Rome. They were despised as traitors and extortioners, ostracized from society and the synagogue, tolerated only due to Roman power.

Master means “teacher.” John both preached and taught.

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