Luke 3:10-11

Luke 3:10-11

[10] And  the people  asked  him,  saying,  What  shall we do  then?  [11] He answereth  and  unto them,  He that hath  two  coats,  let him impart  to him that hath  none;  and  he that hath  meat,  let him do  likewise. 

What does Luke 3:10-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke"s unique inclusion of the specific fruits of repentance ( Luke 3:10-14) demonstrates his concern for social justice. To the sincere in the crowd John recommended generously sharing their possessions with the needy (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). The tunic (Gr. chiton) was the short undergarment worn under a robe. The Jews often wore two of them at once if they had two. These undergarments were not what we think of as underwear. They were simply an under layer of clothing.