10And the crowds asked him, j“What then shall we do?” 11And he answered them, k“Whoever has two tunics2 is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” 12lTax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, jwhat shall we do?” 13And he said to them, m“Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” 14Soldiers also asked him, “And we, jwhat shall we do?” And he said to them, m“Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your nwages.”
15As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, owhether he might be pthe Christ,
Footnotes
- 2 3:11 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin
The Present Kingdom — Part One
Matthew 1:1 – John 21:25 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 37:00 • ID: 2392
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