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Luke 3:12-16 Common English Bible (CEB)

12. Even tax collectors came to be baptized. They said to him, "Teacher, what should we do?"

13. He replied, "Collect no more than you are authorized to collect."

14. Soldiers asked, "What about us? What should we do?" He answered, "Don’t cheat or harass anyone, and be satisfied with your pay."

15. The people were filled with expectation, and everyone wondered whether John might be the Christ.

16. John replied to them all, "I baptize you with water, but the one who is more powerful than me is coming. I’m not worthy to loosen the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

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