Luke Chapter 3 verse 13 Holy Bible

ASV Luke 3:13

And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.
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BBE Luke 3:13

And he said to them, Do not make an attempt to get more money than the right amount.
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DARBY Luke 3:13

And he said to them, Take no more [money] than what is appointed to you.
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KJV Luke 3:13

And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
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WBT Luke 3:13


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WEB Luke 3:13

He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you."
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YLT Luke 3:13

and he said unto them, `Exact no more than that directed you.'
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Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) Exact no more.--Under the "farming" system of taxation adopted by the Roman empire, this was the besetting temptation of all collectors employed in it, and it led naturally to the evil repute which attached, not in Judaea only, to the name of publican. (See Note on Luke 19:2.)Parallel Commentaries ...Greek“Collectπράσσετε (prassete)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person PluralStrong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. noΜηδὲν (Mēden)Adjective - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 3367: No one, none, nothing. more thanπλέον (pleon)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - ComparativeStrong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.youὑμῖν (hymin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person PluralStrong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.are authorized,”διατεταγμένον (diatetagmenon)Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 1299: To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.he answered.εἶπεν (eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person SingularStrong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.Jump to PreviousAmount Appointed Attempt Baptized Collect Directed Exact Extort Money Ordered Party Rabbi Required Right Tax-Gatherers