- Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.
- John’s clothing was made of camel’s hair, with a leather loincloth around his waist, and his food consisted of locusts and wild honey.
- Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance.
- And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
He gives a home to those who are forsaken
and leads out prisoners amid chants of exultation,
while rebels are forced to live in an arid land.