Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. | Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is 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. | Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. |
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Bear fruit worthy of repentance. | Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance! |
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” | Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” |