And do not presume to say to yourselves, (A)‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from (B)these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 10 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. (C)Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

11 (D)“I baptize you with water (E)for repentance, but (F)he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you (G)with the Holy Spirit and (H)fire.

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