Luc 3:12

12 Il vint aussi des péagers pour être baptisés;

Luc 3:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 3:12

Then came also publicans to be baptized
Being convinced under John's ministry of the evils of their past life, and desirous of being admitted to baptism, to which they understood repentance, and fruits meet for the same, were pre-requisite: these came nearer to John,

and said unto him, master, what shall we do?
we have been very wicked persons, what shall we do to escape divine vengeance? or what are the particular duties we are to perform? or the fruits meet for repentance, we are to bring forth; that so we may be admitted to the ordinance of baptism, which requires, as previous to it, a true and hearty repentance? of these men,

(See Gill on Matthew 5:46) (See Gill on Matthew 9:9) (See Gill on Matthew 9:10) (See Gill on Matthew 9:11)

Luc 3:12 In-Context

10 Alors le peuple lui demanda: Que ferons-nous donc?

11 Il leur répondit: Que celui qui a deux habits en donne à celui qui n'en a point; et que celui qui a de la nourriture en fasse de même.

12 Il vint aussi des péagers pour être baptisés;

13 Et ils lui dirent: Maître, que ferons-nous? Et il leur dit: N'exigez rien au-delà de ce qui vous a été ordonné.

14 Les gens de guerre lui demandèrent aussi: Et nous, que ferons-nous? Il leur dit: N'usez point de violence ni de tromperie envers personne, mais contentez vous de votre paye.