The Lord said to him, ‘Take your sandals off, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.
God said, “Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.
Be careful about going to the Temple. It is better to go there to learn than to offer sacrifices like foolish people who don't know right from wrong.
I baptize you with water to show that you have repented, but the one who will come after me will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. He is much greater than I am; and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals.
And the commander of the Lord's army told him, “Take your sandals off; you are standing on holy ground.” And Joshua did as he was told.
We ourselves heard this voice coming from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.