1 NOW in those days came Juchanon the Baptizer preaching in the desert of Jehud,

2 and saying, Repent! the kingdom of heaven hath drawn nigh.

3 For this is he of whom it was spoken by Eshaia the prophet: The voice which crieth in the desert, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths plain.

4 But this Juchanon, his clothing was of the hair of camels, with a loins-belt of leather upon his loins; and his food was locusts and wilderness-honey.

5 Then went forth to him Urishlem, and all Jehud, and the whole country about Jurdan;

6 and were baptized of him in Jurdan, the river, while they were confessing their sins.