Matthew 3:1 - The Message1-2 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called “the Baptizer,” was preaching in the desert country of Judea. His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judæa, See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 IN THOSE days there appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the Wilderness (Desert) of Judea See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judæa, saying, See the chapterCommon English Bible1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the desert of Judea announcing, See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea, See the chapter |