^{9 Ref} and already also the axe unto the root of the trees is laid, every tree, therefore, not making good fruit is cut down, and to fire it is cast.'

^{10 Ref} And the multitudes were questioning him, saying, `What, then, shall we do?'

^{11 Ref} and he answering saith to them, `He having two coats -- let him impart to him having none, and he having victuals -- in like manner let him do.'

^{12 Ref} And there came also tax-gatherers to be baptised, and they said unto him, `Teacher, what shall we do?'

^{13 Ref} and he said unto them, `Exact no more than that directed you.'