^{1 Ref} And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying,

^{2 Ref} Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

^{3 Ref} For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight.

^{1 Ref} In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

^{2 Ref} "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!"

^{3 Ref} For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight."