Mark 1:6 nasb — John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.

NASB

"John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey."

— Mark 1:6, NASB

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Mark 1 — Context

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THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS, 'MAKE READY THE WAY OF THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT.'"

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John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

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And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

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John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.

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And he was preaching, and saying, "After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong of His sandals.

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"I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

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In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Mark 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 1:6 say?
Mark 1:6 in the NASB reads: “John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.”
Where is Mark 1:6 in the Bible?
Mark 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:6.
What translation should I read Mark 1:6 in?
Mark 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 1:6?
Mark 1:6 reads (NASB): “John was clothed with camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist, and his diet was locusts and wild honey.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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