^{24 Ref} For whose coming John made ready the way by preaching to all the people of Israel the baptism which goes with a change of heart.

^{24 Ref} when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

^{24 Ref} before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.{TR, NU read "to all the people of Israel" instead of "to Israel"}