Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! | Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. |
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. | Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. |
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Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance! | Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. |
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. | I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. |
Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” | And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” |