Catholic Public Domain Version
" Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea, "
— Matthew 3:1, Catholic Public Domain Version
“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,”
“And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judæa, saying, ”
“In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,”
“The Ministry of John the Baptist In those days John the Baptist came into the wilderness of Judea proclaiming,”
“And in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea.”
“And in those days John the Baptist came preaching in the waste land of Judaea,”
“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,”
Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea,
and saying: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”
For this is the one who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, saying: “A voice crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths.”
Now the same John had a garment made from the hair of camels, and a leather belt around his waist. And his food was locusts and wild honey.