13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;

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13 “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,”(A) he told them.

14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?”

He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely(B)—be content with your pay.”

15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John(C) might possibly be the Messiah.(D)

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