1. Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea,
2. and saying: "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near."
3. For this is the one who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, saying: "A voice crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight his paths."
4. Now the same John had a garment made from the hair of camels, and a leather belt around his waist. And his food was locusts and wild honey.