Luke 3:12

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 3:12

BSB

Even tax collectors came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?"

AKJV

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?

CPDV

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

ERV

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Master, what must we do?

NHEB

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

SMT

And publicans came to be immersed, and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 3:12

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Commentary for Luke 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 3:12

Summary

Tax collectors seek ethical instruction

Place

Jordan River region

Event

Tax collectors ask for guidance

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD