1 In those days came John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea;

2 "Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

3 This Johnit was of whom it was said through Isaiah, the prophet, The voice of one who cries aloud in the desert, "Prepare a way for the Lord, Make the paths straight for him."

4 This Johnwore a garment of camels hair, and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

5 Then Jerusalem began to go out to him, and all Judea, and the whole neighborhood of the Jordan,

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