John came baptizing[a](A) in the wilderness(B) and proclaiming a baptism of repentance(C) for the forgiveness(D) of sins.(E) The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem(F) were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan(G) River, confessing(H) their sins.(I) John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts(J) and wild honey.(K)

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  1. 1:4 Or John the Baptist came

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