human
I baptize you with water, but there is one among you, of your own people, one whom you do not know, who is greater than I, so much above me that I am not worthy to stoop down and tie his shoestrings. He will come soon; and when he comes, he will not baptize with water as I do. He will baptize you with fire and with the Spirit of God.
gpt
He shall deal with the people as the farmer deals with his grain on the threshing floor. He will sweep the floor most carefully; the wheat he will put in his barn and the chaff he will burn up with a fire that cannot be put out.
human
What shall we do to make ready for the coming of this Great King?
gpt
Let everyone do what he can to help those who are in need. If any of you have two coats, give one of them to some poor man that has no garments; and those of you who have wheat and barley, give to those who are hungry something to eat.
human
What would you have us do to make ready for the coming of the King? Shall we tell the people that they are to pay no more taxes?
gpt
No, answered John.
human
Let the people pay their taxes as before; but see that you do not make them pay more than is right, and do not rob them.
gpt
And what shall we do?
human
Do not be harsh and rough with the people. Treat everyone kindly. Be contented with your pay, and do not make the people give you money that you have no right to ask.
gpt
If you are doing wrong, stop it and begin to do right. Do not be selfish, but love your fellow men and do good to them. And be ready when the King comes to obey him.
human
John the Baptist