Translations
Modern
Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
Traditional
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Literal
And tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?”
Latin
Venerunt autem et publicani ut baptizarentur, et dixerunt ad illum: Magister, quid faciemus?
Original
Greek
English
Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
Notes
even tax collectors: In the first century, many people strongly disliked tax collectors. They were known for taking extra money and were seen as working for the Roman rulers, who were widely hated.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- John the Baptist Begins Ministryc. AD 26
Parallels
Glossary
Baptism Baptism of Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exhortation Genealogy Gospel John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Teacher
Topics
Baptism: John's Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Paying Taxes Publicans: Change Their Ways Because of the Preaching of John the Baptist Publicans: Many of Received John's Baptism Righteousness: Fruits of Tax Collectors Tribute: Roman: Collected by the Publicans