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Luke 3:14-16
New Testament for Everyone
Luke 3:14-16
New Testament for Everyone
14 Some soldiers, too, asked John, “What about us? What should we do?”
“No extortion,” replied John, “and no blackmail. Be content with your wages.”
15 The people were very excited, and everyone was questioning in their hearts whether John might not be the Messiah. 16 To all of them John responded: “I am baptizing you with water. But someone is coming who is stronger than I am. I don’t deserve to untie his sandal-strap. He will baptize you with the holy spirit and with fire.
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Luke 3:14-16
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Luke 3:14-16
New International Version
14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?”
He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely(A)—be content with your pay.”
15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John(B) might possibly be the Messiah.(C) 16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with[a] water.(D) But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit and fire.(E)
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