Luke 3:11

9 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

10 The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”

John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”

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

13 “Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
KJV
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
WEB
He answered them, “He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.”
ASV
And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.
DARBY
And he answering says to them, He that has two body-coats, let him give to him that has none; and he that has food, let him do likewise.
BLB
And answering, he was saying to them, “The one having two tunics, let him impart to the one having none; and the one having food, let him do likewise.”
ÅB
Han svarte dem: Den som har to kjortler, skal dele med den som ingen har, og den som har mat, skal gjøre likeså!
OTB
Johannes svarte: “Den som har to kjortler, skal dele med den som ingen har, og den som har mat, skal gjøre det samme.”
B1930
Han svarte dem: Den som har to kjortler, skal dele med den som ingen har, og den som har mat, skal gjøre likeså!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 58:7–11

    Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

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  • 1 John 3:17

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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  • 1 Timothy 6:18

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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  • Luke 18:22

    On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

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  • 1 John 4:20

    If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

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  • James 2:15–26

    Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

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  • James 1:27

    Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

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  • Daniel 4:27

    Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

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