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Matthew 3:4-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)

4. This same John's garments were made of camel's hair, and he wore a leather girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. [Lev. 11:22; II Kings 1:8; Zech. 13:4.]

5. Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the country round about the Jordan went out to him;

6. And they were baptized in the Jordan by him, confessing their sins.

7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee and escape from the wrath and indignation [of God against disobedience] that is coming?

8. Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart];