1 Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.

3 For this is he who has been spoken of through Esaias the prophet, saying, Voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: prepare ye the way of {the} Lord, make straight his paths.

4 And John himself had his garment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins, and his nourishment was locusts and wild honey.

5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round the Jordan,

6 and were baptised by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

1 Y EN aquellos días vino Juan el Bautista predicando en el desierto de Judea,

2 Y diciendo: Arrepentíos, que el reino de los cielos se ha acercado.

3 Porque éste es aquel del cual fué dicho por el profeta Isaías, que dijo: Voz de uno que clama en el desierto: Aparejad el camino del Señor, Enderezad sus veredas.

4 Y tenía Juan su vestido de pelos de camellos, y una cinta de cuero alrededor de sus lomos; y su comida era langostas y miel silvestre.

5 Entonces salía á él Jerusalem, y toda Judea, y toda la provincia de alrededor del Jordán;

6 Y eran bautizados de él en el Jordán, confesando sus pecados.