World English Bible
Mark 1:4
“John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.”
Verse in context — Mark 1
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As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.
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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 came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
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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.
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John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
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