World English Bible
"John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins."
— Mark 1:4, World English Bible
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
“John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. ”
“In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”
“John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.”
“John came, and gave baptism in the waste land, preaching baptism as a sign of forgiveness of sin for those whose hearts were changed.”
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'"
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.