Matthew 3 - NRSV & NLT

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 3:2

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 3:2	Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. repentance kingdom heaven
Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Matthew 3:4	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. clothing food

Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Matthew 3:8	Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. conversion repentance life
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. Matthew 3:11	I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. baptism conversion Holy Spirit
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17	And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Jesus God acknowledging