Parallel Bible results for "Matthew 3:1-6"

Matthew 3:1-6

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1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about Jordan,
5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan.
6 And were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
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