^{9 Ref} And even now the axe is put to the root of the trees; and every tree which does not have good fruit will be cut down and put into the fire.

^{10 Ref} And the people put questions to him, saying, What have we to do?

^{11 Ref} And he made answer and said to them, He who has two coats, let him give to him who has not even one; and he who has food, let him do the same.

^{12 Ref} Then tax-farmers came to him for baptism and said to him, Master, what have we to do?

^{13 Ref} And he said to them, Do not make an attempt to get more money than the right amount.