Luke 3:14 cpdv — Then the soldiers also questioned him, saying, “And what should we do?” And he said to them: “You should strike no one,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the soldiers also questioned him, saying, “And what should we do?” And he said to them: “You should strike no one, and you should not make false accusations. And be content with your pay.” "

— Luke 3:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 3 — Context

11

But in response, he said to them: “Whoever has two coats, let him give to those who do not have. And whoever has food, let him act similarly.”

12

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

13

But he said to them, “You should do nothing more than what has been appointed to you.”

14

Then the soldiers also questioned him, saying, “And what should we do?” And he said to them: “You should strike no one, and you should not make false accusations. And be content with your pay.”

15

Now all were thinking about John in their hearts, and the people were supposing that perhaps he might be the Christ.

16

John responded by saying to everyone: “Indeed, I baptize you with water. But there will arrive one stronger than me, the laces of whose shoes I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit, and with fire.

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His winnowing fan is in his hand. And he will purify his threshing floor. And he will gather the wheat into the barn. But the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”

Luke 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 3:14 say?
Luke 3:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the soldiers also questioned him, saying, “And what should we do?” And he said to them: “You should strike no one, and you should not make false accusations. And be content with your pay.” ”
Where is Luke 3:14 in the Bible?
Luke 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 14.
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 3:14.
What translation should I read Luke 3:14 in?
Luke 3:14 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 3:14?
Luke 3:14 reads (CPDV): “Then the soldiers also questioned him, saying, “And what should we do?” And he said to them: “You should strike no one, and you should not make false accusations. And be content with your pay.” ” 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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