13. He said to them, “Do not take more than you are supposed to.”
14. Also soldiers asked him, saying, “And what should we do?” He said to them, “Do not take things from anyone by force, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be content with your wages.”
15. Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were wondering in their hearts about John, whether he might be the Messiah.
16. John answered them all, saying, “As for me, I immerse you with water. But One is coming who is mightier than I am; I am not worthy to untie the strap of His sandals! He will immerse you in the Ruach ha-Kodesh and fire.
17. His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and gather the wheat into His barn, but the chaff He will burn up with inextinguishable fire.”
18. So with many other exhortations, John proclaimed Good News to the people.