Luke 3:13

NETBible

He told them, “Collect no more 1  than you are required to.” 2 

NIV ©

"Don’t collect any more than you are required to," he told them.

NASB ©

And he said to them, "Collect no more than what you have been ordered to."

NLT ©

"Show your honesty," he replied. "Make sure you collect no more taxes than the Roman government requires you to."

MSG ©

He told them, "No more extortion--collect only what is required by law."

BBE ©

And he said to them, Do not make an attempt to get more money than the right amount.

NRSV ©

He said to them, "Collect no more than the amount prescribed for you."

NKJV ©

And he said to them, "Collect no more than what is appointed for you."

KJV
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NASB ©
And he said
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to them, "Collect
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NET [draft] ITL
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GREEK
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NETBible

He told them, “Collect no more 1  than you are required to.” 2 

NET Notes

1 tn In the Greek text μηδὲν πλέον (mhden pleon, “no more”) is in an emphatic position.

1 sn By telling the tax collectors to collect no more than…required John was calling for honesty and integrity in a business that was known for greed and dishonesty.

2 tn Or “than you are ordered to.”