Matthew 3:12 bbe — In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but t…

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"In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned up in the fire which will never be put out."

— Matthew 3:12, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 3 — Context

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And say not to yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; because I say to you that God is able from these stones to make children for Abraham.

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And even now the axe is put to the root of the trees; every tree then which does not give good fruit is cut down, and put into the fire.

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Truly, I give baptism with water to those of you whose hearts are changed; but he who comes after me is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to take up: he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit and with fire:

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In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned up in the fire which will never be put out.

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Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be given baptism by him.

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But John would have kept him back, saying, It is I who have need of baptism from you, and do you come to me?

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But Jesus made answer, saying to him, Let it be so now: because so it is right for us to make righteousness complete. Then he gave him baptism.

Matthew 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 3:12 say?
Matthew 3:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned up in the fire which will never be put out.”
Where is Matthew 3:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 3:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 3:12 in?
Matthew 3:12 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 Matthew 3:12?
Matthew 3:12 reads (BBE): “In whose hand is the instrument with which he will make clean his grain; he will put the good grain in his store, but the waste will be burned up in the fire which will never be put out.” 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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