^{15 Ref} And the people are looking forward, and all are reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether or not he may be the Christ;

^{16 Ref} John answered, saying to all, `I indeed with water do baptise you, but he cometh who is mightier than I, of whom I am not worthy to loose the latchet of his sandals -- he shall baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;

^{17 Ref} whose winnowing shovel `is' in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will gather the wheat to his storehouse, and the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.'