Luke 3:19

"Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people,"

Key Reflection

This verse indicates that John the Baptist, though in prison, continued his ministry by encouraging and teaching the people about God's message of salvation and hope, even from a confined position. His exhortations highlighted the broader context of the kingdom of heaven he was proclaiming.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 19. See Barnes on "Mt 14:1" See Barnes on "Mt 14:2" See Barnes on "Mt 14:3"; See Barnes on "Mt 14:4" See Barnes on "Mt 14:5"; See Barnes on "Mt 14:6" See Barnes on "Mt 14:7"; See Barnes on "Mt 14:8" See Barnes on "Mt 14:9"; See Barnes on "Mt 14:10" See Barnes on "Mt 14:11"; See Barnes on "Mt 14:12" See Barnes on "Mt 14:13" Added this above all, To all his former crimes he added this; not implying that this was the worst of his acts, but that this was one of his deeds, of like character as the others. The event here mentioned did not take place until some time after this, but it is mentioned here to show what was the end of John's preaching, or to fill out the account concerning him.

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