| Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. | Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. |
| John’s clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey. | 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. |
| Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. | Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. |
| And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” | And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” |
Bible verse of the day
From the depths of despair, O Lord,I call for your help.
Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.