| Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. | Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. |
| John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. | 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 fruit in keeping with repentance. | Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. |
| And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” | And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” |
Bible verse of the day
God sets the lonely in families,he leads out the prisoners with singing;
but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.