King James Bible
"And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people."
Luke summarizes John the Baptist's extensive ministry beyond the specific teachings just recorded. This phrase indicates that the Gospel writer has been selective, presenting only representative samples of John's preaching rather than an exhaustive account. The Greek word for 'exhortation' (parakaleo) implies both encouragement and urgent appeal. John's message combined comfort for the repentant with pressing calls to action, characteristic of prophetic preaching that seeks immediate response. John proclaimed the good news (euangelizo in Greek) to the common people, not just religious elites. This democratization of God's message foreshadows Jesus' own ministry and emphasizes that salvation's invitation extends to all social classes.