Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” New Living Translation Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, “Teacher, what should we do?” English Standard Version Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” Berean Standard Bible Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” Berean Literal Bible And tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?" King James Bible Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? New King James Version Then tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” New American Standard Bible Now even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what are we to do?” NASB 1995 And some tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” NASB 1977 And some tax-gatherers also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” Legacy Standard Bible And tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” Amplified Bible Even some tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked, “Teacher, what are we to do?” Christian Standard Bible Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” American Standard Version And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Teacher, what must we do? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Tax Collectors came also to be baptized, and they were saying to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” Contemporary English Version When tax collectors came to be baptized, they asked John, "Teacher, what should we do?" Douay-Rheims Bible And the publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him: Master, what shall we do? English Revised Version And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Master, what must we do? GOD'S WORD® Translation Some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" Good News Translation Some tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, "Teacher, what are we to do?" International Standard Version Even some tax collectors came to be baptized. They asked him, "Teacher, what should we do?" Literal Standard Version And there also came tax collectors to be immersed, and they said to him, “Teacher, what will we do?” Majority Standard Bible Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” New American Bible Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” NET Bible Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what should we do?" New Revised Standard Version Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” New Heart English Bible Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?" Webster's Bible Translation Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do? Weymouth New Testament There came also a party of tax-gatherers to be baptized, and they asked him, "Rabbi, what are we to do?" World English Bible Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what must we do?” Young's Literal Translation And there came also tax-gatherers to be baptised, and they said unto him, 'Teacher, what shall we do?' Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mission of John the Baptist…11John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” 12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” 13“Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.… Cross References Matthew 5:46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? Matthew 21:32 For John came to you in a righteous way and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Luke 3:10 The crowds asked him, "What then should we do?" Luke 3:13 "Collect no more than you are authorized," he answered. Luke 7:29 All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God's justice. For they had received the baptism of John. Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Treasury of Scripture Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do? Luke 7:29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. Luke 15:1,2 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him… Luke 18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. Jump to Previous Baptised Baptized Coats Collectors Food Master Others Publicans Share Tax Tax-Farmers Tax-Gatherers TeacherJump to Next Baptised Baptized Coats Collectors Food Master Others Publicans Share Tax Tax-Farmers Tax-Gatherers TeacherLuke 3 1. The preaching and baptism of John;15. his testimony of Jesus; 19. Herod imprisons John; 21. Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven. 23. The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards. (12) Then came also publicans.--The other Gospels do not mention the presence of this class in their narratives of the Baptist's work, but it is implied in Matthew 21:32.Verse 12. - Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? This is the first time this class of men, who on several occasions come before us in the gospel story, is mentioned. The English rendering is most unhappy, for to many of our people it either suggests nothing, or else supplies a wrong chain of reasoning. The τελῶναι, the Latin publicani (whence our rendering), were men who collected the Roman taxes or imposts. These imperial taxes, the most painful and everpresent reminder to the Jew of his subject and dependent position, were in the first instance leased out to jobbers and speculators of the equestrian order; these were properly the publicani. Beneath them and in their employ were a numerous staff who performed for these farmers of the imperial revenue the various disagreeable duties connected with the collection of the taxes. Then, as now in the East, bribery, corruption, oppression, and unfair dealing, were too common among all ranks of officials First, then, the duty itself, the being concerned in the collection of a tribute - for that is what these taxes really were - for Gentile Rome, and, secondly, the various iniquities connected with the gathering of this tribute, made the tax or tribute collectors of all ranks odious among the Jews dwelling in Palestine. Many of the posts, especially the subordinate ones, in this department of tribute and taxes, were held by Jews, in all ages singularly gifted in matters which have to do with finance. The Jew, however in the days of John the Baptist, who could stoop to such an employment, lucrative though it might be, was looked upon by his stricter fellow-countrymen with feelings of intense scorn. Yet even these men are not bidden by this inspired prophet of the Highest to change their way of life, but only its manner. "Would you," he says to these men who belonged to the hated calling, "indeed wash and be clean in the eyes of the All-Seeing? then in that profession of yours, remember, be scrupulous, be honest." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Evenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. tax collectors τελῶναι (telōnai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5057: A publican, collector of taxes. From telos and oneomai; a tax-farmer, i.e. Collector of public revenue. came Ἦλθον (Ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. to be baptized. βαπτισθῆναι (baptisthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. “Teacher,” Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. they asked, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. should we do?” ποιήσωμεν (poiēsōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. Links Luke 3:12 NIVLuke 3:12 NLT Luke 3:12 ESV Luke 3:12 NASB Luke 3:12 KJV Luke 3:12 BibleApps.com Luke 3:12 Biblia Paralela Luke 3:12 Chinese Bible Luke 3:12 French Bible Luke 3:12 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 3:12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized (Luke Lu Lk) |