Mark 1:2-8

2As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.

3A voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight!

4John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

6John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.

7He proclaimed, “One who is more powerful than I am is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals.

8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”