2 As it is written in the Prophets,“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,who will prepare your way before you:
3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness,‘Make ready the way of the Lord!Make his paths straight!’”
4 Yochanan came immersing in the wilderness and proclaiming the immersion of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
5 All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were immersed by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
6 Yochanan was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
7 He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
8 I immersed you in water, but he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit.”