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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Don&#8217t collect any more than you are required to,&#8221 he told them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He replied, “Collect no more taxes than the government requires.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, "Collect nothing more beyond that having been appointed to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Collect no more than what is appointed for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Collect no more than what you have been ordered to.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he said to them, &#8220Collect no more than what you have been ordered to.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said to them, “Collect no more than what you have been ordered to.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said to them, “Collect no more than what you have been ordered to.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And he told them, “Collect no more than the <i>fixed amount</i> you have been ordered to [collect].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told them, “Don’t collect any more than what you have been authorized.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told them, &#8220Don&#8217t collect any more than what you have been authorized.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />John told them, "Don't make people pay more than they owe." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He told them, "Don't collect more money than you are ordered to collect."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Don't collect more than is legal," he told them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He told them, "Stop collecting more money than the amount you are told to collect."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Collect no more than you are authorized,? he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He told them, "Collect no more than you are required to."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do not exact more than the legal amount," he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “Collect no more than that which is appointed to you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to them, “Exact no more than that directed you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them, "Collect nothing more beyond that having been appointed to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he said unto them, 'Exact no more than that directed you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, Do nothing more than that appointed you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he said to them: Do nothing more than that which is appointed you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he said to them, “You should do nothing more than what has been appointed to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to them, “Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, Do not exact anything more over what is commanded you to exact.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he said to them, “Do not require anything on top of whatever is commanded you to require.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them: Exact no more than that which is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them, Exact no more than that which has been appointed unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />He said unto them, Exact nothing more than is appointed for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />exact, said he, no more than what the law requires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Do not exact more than the legal amount," he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them, "Exact no more than that which has been appointed you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said unto them, Exact no more than <i>what</i> is appointed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/3-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1124" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">The Mission of John the Baptist</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: prassete (V-PMA-2P) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">“Collect</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: Mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleon (Adj-ANS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">more than</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: diatetagmenon (V-RPM/P-ANS) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">are authorized,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he answered.</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-46.htm">Matthew 5:46-48</a></span><br />If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same? / And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? / Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Romans 13:7</a></span><br />Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-10.htm">1 Corinthians 6:10</a></span><br />nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a></span><br />and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a></span><br />Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a></span><br />Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-23.htm">Proverbs 20:23</a></span><br />Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a></span><br />You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-13.htm">Deuteronomy 25:13-16</a></span><br />You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-10.htm">Micah 6:10-11</a></span><br />Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-5.htm">Amos 8:5</a></span><br />asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Ezekiel 45:9-10</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’ / You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.</p><p class="hdg">Exact.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a></b></br> And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore <i>him</i> fourfold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-23.htm">Psalm 18:23</a></b></br> I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a></b></br> He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh <i>them</i> shall have mercy.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-15.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/mark/12-2.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Extort</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Party</a> <a href="/mark/14-45.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Required</a> <a href="/luke/2-49.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Tax-Gatherers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Amount</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/luke/6-30.htm">Attempt</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Exact</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Extort</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Money</a> <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/luke/5-19.htm">Party</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Required</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Tax-Gatherers</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Collect no more than you are authorized,</b><br>This phrase is directed towards tax collectors who came to John the Baptist seeking guidance. Tax collectors in Judea were often Jews employed by the Roman government, and they were notorious for collecting more than required to enrich themselves. This instruction emphasizes honesty and integrity, aligning with the broader biblical principle of justice and fairness (<a href="/leviticus/19-13.htm">Leviticus 19:13</a>, <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a>). It reflects the call for repentance and ethical conduct, which is a central theme in John’s ministry. The command also echoes the teachings of Jesus, who later criticized the exploitation and greed of the Pharisees and others (<a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25</a>).<p><b>he answered.</b><br>John the Baptist’s response is direct and authoritative, reflecting his role as a prophet preparing the way for Jesus. His answers to various groups, including tax collectors, soldiers, and the general populace, demonstrate his understanding of the specific moral and ethical challenges each group faced. This response is part of a larger dialogue where John calls for genuine repentance, which involves a change in behavior and attitude, not just ritualistic observance. This aligns with the prophetic tradition of calling Israel back to covenant faithfulness (<a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a>, <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>A prophetic figure who preached repentance and baptized people in the Jordan River. He is the one giving the instruction in this verse.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tax_collectors.htm">Tax Collectors</a></b><br>Individuals who collected taxes for the Roman government. They were often despised by the Jewish people for their association with Rome and their reputation for extortion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>The location where John the Baptist conducted his ministry of baptism and preaching repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_vocation.htm">Integrity in Vocation</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to conduct our work with honesty and integrity, reflecting Christ in all our dealings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_transformation.htm">Repentance and Transformation</a></b><br>True repentance involves a change in behavior. For the tax collectors, this meant no longer exploiting others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_trust.htm">Contentment and Trust</a></b><br>Trust in God's provision and be content with what is rightfully yours, avoiding the temptation to take more than is due.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_through_actions.htm">Witness Through Actions</a></b><br>Our actions in everyday life serve as a testimony to our faith. Ethical behavior can be a powerful witness to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/social_justice_and_fairness.htm">Social Justice and Fairness</a></b><br>Christians are called to advocate for fairness and justice, ensuring that systems and practices do not exploit the vulnerable.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_the_end_times.htm">What are the signs of the end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_christians_evangelize_atheists.htm">How can Christians effectively evangelize to atheists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_end_times_predictions.htm">What are the predictions for the biblical end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_baruch_in_the_bible.htm">Why did Jesus perform healings on the Sabbath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Exact no more.</span>--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 <a href="/luke/19-2.htm" title="And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.">Luke 19:2</a>.)<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/3-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Collect</span><br /><span class="grk">πράσσετε</span> <span class="translit">(prassete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">Μηδὲν</span> <span class="translit">(Mēden)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">more than</span><br /><span class="grk">πλέον</span> <span class="translit">(pleon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are authorized,”</span><br /><span class="grk">διατεταγμένον</span> <span class="translit">(diatetagmenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he answered.</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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