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12 Some tax collectors were among those in the crowd seeking baptism.[a]

Tax Collectors: Teacher, what kind of fruit is God looking for from us?

John the Baptist: 13 Stop overcharging people. Only collect what you must turn over to the Romans.

Soldiers: 14 What about us? What should we do to show true change?

John the Baptist: Don’t extort money from people by throwing around your power or making false accusations, and be content with your pay.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:12 Literally, immersion, an act to show repentance

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