Luke 3:11

11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

Luke 3:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 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.
ESV
11 And he answered them, "Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise."
NLT
11 John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
MSG
11 "If you have two coats, give one away," he said. "Do the same with your food."
CSB
11 He replied to them, "The one who has two shirts must share with someone who has none, and the one who has food must do the same."

Luke 3:11 In-Context

9 The ax is already 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 “What should we do then?” the crowd asked.
11 John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”
12 Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
13 “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” he told them.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Isaiah 58:7; Ezekiel 18:7
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