8make, therefore, fruits worthy of the reformation, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have a father -- Abraham; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise children to Abraham;
9and already also the axe unto the root of the trees is laid, every tree, therefore, not making good fruit is cut down, and to fire it is cast.`
10And the multitudes were questioning him, saying, `What, then, shall we do?`
11and he answering saith to them, `He having two coats -- let him impart to him having none, and he having victuals -- in like manner let him do.`
12And there came also tax-gatherers to be baptised, and they said unto him, `Teacher, what shall we do?`
13and he said unto them, `Exact no more than that directed you.`
14And questioning him also were those warring, saying, `And we, what shall we do?` and he said unto them, `Do violence to no one, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.`