New American Standard Bible

Luke 3:9-15 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

9. Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."

10. And the crowds were questioning him, saying, "Then what shall we do?"

11. And he would answer and say to them, "The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none; and he who has food is to do likewise."

12. And some tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"

13. And he said to them, "Collect no more than what you have been ordered to."

14. Some soldiers were questioning him, saying, "And what about us, what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Do not take money from anyone by force, or accuse anyone falsely, and be content with your wages."

15. Now while the people were in a state of expectation and all were wondering in their hearts about John, as to whether he was the Christ,