⁴ John came baptising^[a](A) in the wilderness^(B) and proclaiming a baptism of repentance^(C) for the forgiveness^(D) of sins.^(E)

⁸ I baptise you with^[a] water,^(A) but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit.’^(B)

²⁶ ‘I baptise with^[a] water,’^(A) John answered them. ‘Someone stands among you, but you don’t know him.

⁵ for John baptised with water, but you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit in a few days.’^(A)