14 Soldiers also asked him, “And we, (A)what shall we do?” And he said to them, (B)“Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your (C)wages.”

15 As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, (D)whether he might be (E)the Christ, 16 (F)John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but (G)he who is mightier than I is coming, (H)the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you (I)with the Holy Spirit and (J)fire.

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