Luke 3:16

KJV

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

— Luke 3:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Luke Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. John the Baptist preaches repentance and baptism in the Jordan while crowds ask what they should do. He warns against trusting in Abrahamic lineage: the ax is laid at the root of the trees. Herod imprisons John for rebuking him. …

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Other Translations

ASV

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:

YLT

John answered, saying to all, `I indeed with water do baptise you, but he cometh who is mightier than I, of whom I am not worthy to loose the latchet of his sandals--he shall baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;

BBE

John made answer, saying to them all, Truly, I give you baptism with water, but one is coming who is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to undo: he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:

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