5 All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
6 John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his loins. He ate locusts and wild honey.
7 He preached, saying, 'After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
8 I baptized you in{The Greek word (en) translated here as 'in' could also be translated as 'with' in some contexts.} water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.'
9 It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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