Luke 3:11 net — John answered them,“The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food…

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"John answered them,“The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise.”"

— Luke 3:11, NET Bible

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Luke 3 — Context

8

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don’t begin to say to yourselves,‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

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Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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So the crowds were asking him,“What then should we do?”

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John answered them,“The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise.”

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Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him,“Teacher, what should we do?”

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He told them,“Collect no more than you are required to.”

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Then some soldiers also asked him,“And as for us– what should we do?” He told them,“Take money from no one by violence or by false accusation, and be content with your pay.”

Luke 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 3:11 say?
Luke 3:11 in the NET Bible reads: “John answered them,“The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise.””
Where is Luke 3:11 in the Bible?
Luke 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 3:11.
What translation should I read Luke 3:11 in?
Luke 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 3:11?
Luke 3:11 reads (NET): “John answered them,“The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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