Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. | Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. |
Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and 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. |
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Bear fruit worthy of repentance. | Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. |
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” | And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” |