| Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. | Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. |
| Now John himself had a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. | And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. |
| Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. | Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance. |
| As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. | I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. |
| And behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” | And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. |
Bible verse of the day
Lord, all my desire is before You;And my sighing is not hidden from You.