Pharisees and Sadducees. See App-120.
saw. App-133.
come. coming.
baptism. See App-115.
generation. brood or offspring.
vipers. serpents. Not ordinary snakes, but venomous vipers.
who... ? Figure of speech Erotesis (App-6), for emphasis.
warned, &c.. forewarned; or who hath suggested or given you the hint?
from. away from. Greek. apo. App-104.
the Wrath to come. The reference is to Ma Matthew 1:4; Matthew 1:1. The coming of Messiah was always connected with judgment; which would have come to pass had the nation repented at the preaching of "them that heard Him" (Hebrews 2:3. Compare Matthew 22:4). The "times of refreshing", and "the restoration of all things" of Acts 3:19-26, would have followed. Hence 1Th 1:10. 1 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:9. See notes there; and compare Matthew 10:23; Matthew 16:28; Matthew 24:34.Luke 21:22; Luke 21:23.Acts 28:25; Acts 28:28.
to come. about to come.