12 Then ^atax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?”  ‡

13 And he said to them, ^a“Collect no more than what is appointed for you.”  ‡

15 Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not,

16 John answered, saying to all, ^a“I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will ^bbaptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.  ‡