13. He told them, “Collect no more than you are required to.”
14. Then some soldiers also asked him, “And as for us – what should we do?” He told them, “Take money from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay.”
15. While the people were filled with anticipation and they all wondered whether perhaps John could be the Christ,
16. John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one more powerful than I am is coming – I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.