The “Amplified Bible” translates Luke 3:8 this way – “...produce fruit that is worthy of [and consistent with your] repentance [that is, live changed lives, turn from sin and seek ‘god’s righteousness]. And do not even begin to say to yourselves [as a defense] ‘we have Abraham for our father [and so our heritage assures us of salvation]’....”The evidence of a true relat...