Matthew 3 - NCB & NRSV

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Matthew 3:2

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Matthew 3:2	Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. repentance kingdom heaven
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. Matthew 3:4	Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. clothing food

Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. Matthew 3:8	Bear fruit worthy of repentance. conversion repentance life
I baptize you with water for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is more powerful than I am. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11	I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. baptism conversion Holy Spirit
And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17	And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Jesus God acknowledging