Luk 23:31 | JFB | STEP | 31. green tree —that naturally resists the fire. the dry —that attracts the fire, being its proper fuel. The proverb here plainly means: "If such sufferings alight upon the innocent One, the very Lamb of God, what must be in store for those who are provoking the flames?" . CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF THE LORD JESUS. (See on ). . THE TWO THIEVES.

Luke 23:31

31. green tree—that naturally resists the fire.

the dry—that attracts the fire, being its proper fuel. The proverb here plainly means: "If such sufferings alight upon the innocent One, the very Lamb of God, what must be in store for those who are provoking the flames?"

Lu 23:32-38, 44-46. CRUCIFIXION AND DEATH OF THE LORD JESUS.

(See on Joh 19:17-30).

Lu 23:39-43. THE TWO THIEVES.