Luke 3:14 web — Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, ne…

World English Bible

"Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.""

— Luke 3:14, World English Bible

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Luke 3 — Context

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He answered them, "He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise."

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Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?"

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He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you."

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Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."

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As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ,

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John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

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whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."

Luke 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 3:14 say?
Luke 3:14 in the World English Bible reads: “Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."”
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 (WEB): “Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."” 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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