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Fruits (καρποὺς)
Matthew has the singular number, καρπὸν, fruit.
Repentance (τῆς μετανοίας)
Note the article: the repentance which you profess in coming to my baptism. Rev., in margin, “your repentance.” See on Mat 3:2.
Begin
With the first accusing of your conscience. “He anticipates even attempt at excuse” (Bengel). Matthew has think not, indicating a delusive fancy.
Father
The word stands first in the sentence, “We have Abraham to our father,” and is therefore emphatic, and with reason; for it was on their descent that the answer of these Jews to John's rebuke turned: “Our father is Abraham.”
These stones
See on Mat 3:9.