The Mission of John the Baptist
Luke 3:11
In 9 translations
- 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.
- LSV
- And he answering says to them, “He having two coats, let him impart to him having none; and he having food, let him do in like manner.”
- YLT
- and he answering saith to them, 'He having two coats — let him impart to him having none, and he having victuals — in like manner let him do.'
- DBY
- 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.
- DRC
- And he answering, said to them: He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do in like manner.
- GNV
- And he answered, and said vnto them, He that hath two coates, let him part with him that hath none: and hee that hath meate, let him doe likewise.
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἔλεγεν (“he was saying”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read λέγει (“says”).
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: ἔλεγεν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἔλεγεν; Robinson–Pierpont read λέγει.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· Ὁ ἔχων δύο χιτῶνας μεταδότω τῷ μὴ ἔχοντι, καὶ ὁ ἔχων βρώματα ὁμοίως ποιείτω.
- RP2018
- Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ λέγει αὐτοῖς, Ὁ ἔχων δύο χιτῶνας μεταδότω τῷ μὴ ἔχοντι· καὶ ὁ ἔχων βρώματα ὁμοίως ποιείτω.
- TR-Boyd
- Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ λέγει αὐτοῖς, Ὁ ἔχων δύο χιτῶνας μεταδότω τῷ μὴ ἔχοντι· καὶ ὁ ἔχων βρώματα ὁμοίως ποιείτω.
- SCR1894
- αποκριθεις δε λεγει αυτοις ο εχων δυο χιτωνας μεταδοτω τω μη εχοντι και ο εχων βρωματα ομοιως ποιειτω
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Cross-references most cited first
- Isaiah 58:7–11Isn’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? Then your light will break forth…
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Luke 18:22On 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.”
- 1 John 4:20If 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.
- James 2:15–26Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? So too, faith by itself, if…
- James 1:27Pure 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.
- Luke 11:41But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you.
- Daniel 4:27Therefore, 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.”
- Matthew 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
- 2 Corinthians 8:3–14For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. And not only did they do as we…
- Luke 19:8But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”
- Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
- Mark 14:5–8It could have been sold for over three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor.” And they scolded her. But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. The poor…
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
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