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13 “Don’t collect more than what is laid down,” he replied.

14 Some soldiers, too, asked John, “What about us? What should we do?”

“No extortion,” replied John, “and no blackmail. Be content with your wages.”

15 The people were very excited, and everyone was questioning in their hearts whether John might not be the Messiah.

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13 “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,”(A) he told them.

14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?”

He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely(B)—be content with your pay.”

15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John(C) might possibly be the Messiah.(D)

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