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.
5. Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and the entire region around the Jordan went out to him.
6. And they were baptized by him in the Jordan, acknowledging their sins.
7. Then, seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees arriving for his baptism, he said to them: "Progeny of vipers, who warned to you to flee from the approaching wrath?
8. Therefore, produce fruit worthy of repentance.