Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
When all the people, including the tax collectors, heard Jesus’ words, they agreed that God’s way was right, because they’d all been baptized by John.
“But the tax collector stood off by himself and wouldn’t even look up to heaven. He struck his chest in remorse and prayed, ‘God, have mercy on me. I’m a sinner.’
If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Even the tax collectors do that.
“Then what should we do?” asked the crowd.
“Don’t collect any more than you’re supposed to,” John told them.
When the people heard this, it struck them deeply in their hearts. They said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”