John came, baptizing in the desert, announcing a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Yes, I baptize you in water to show repentance, but after me is coming one who is greater than I am. I'm not worthy even to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
and were baptized in the Jordan River, publicly admitting their sins.
Everybody from the country of Judea and from Jerusalem went to him. They admitted their sins publicly and were baptized in the Jordan River.
providing knowledge of salvation to his people through the forgiveness of their sins.
John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there and people kept coming to be baptized.
You know that this good news spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee, following John's call to baptism.
Get up, be baptized, and wash away your sins as you call on his name.’