1 In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, 2 "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying,

"The voice of one crying in the wilderness,

make the way of the Lord ready!

Make his paths straight!"

4 Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. 6 They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

1 Neil päevil tuli Ristija Johannes ja kuulutas Judea kõrves

2 ning ütles: „Parandage meelt, sest Taevariik on lähedal!"

3 Tema on nimelt see, kellest prohvet Jesaja on rääkinud, üteldes: „Hüüdja hääl on kõrves: Valmistage Issanda teed, õgvendage Tema teerajad!"

4 Aga Johannesel oli riie kaameli karvust ja nahkvöö vööl; ja tema toit oli rohutirtsud ja metsmesi.

5 Siis läks välja tema juure Jeruusalem ja kogu Judea ja kõik Jordani ümberkaudne maa;

6 ja ta ristis nad Jordani jões ning nad tunnistasid oma patud.