17 Let him who has two coats give one to him who has no coat; give part of all the food you have to those in need.
18 And when the publicans came up and asked, What must we do? John answered them,
19 Be honest in your work; do not increase for selfish gain the tribute you collect; take nothing more than what your king demands.
20 And when the soldiers came and asked, What must we do? The harbinger replied,
21 Do violence to none; exact no wrongful thing, and be contented with the wages you receive.
22 Among the Jews were many who had been waiting for the Christ to come, and they regarded John as Christ.
23 But to their questions John replied, In water I do cleanse, symbolic of the cleansing of the soul; but when he comes who is to come, lo, he will cleanse in Holy Breath and purify in fire.
24 His fan is in his hand, and he will separate the wheat and chaff; will throw the chaff away, but garner every grain of wheat. This is the Christ.
25 Behold he comes! and he will walk with you, and you will know him not.
26 He is the king; the latchet of his shoes I am not worthy to unloose.