Luke 3:13 - The Message13 He told them, “No more extortion—collect only what is required by law.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176913 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition13 And he said to them, Exact and collect no more than the fixed amount appointed you. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)13 And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible13 He replied, “Collect no more than you are authorized to collect.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version13 But he said to them, "You should do nothing more than what has been appointed to you." Ver Capítulo |
Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!