Common English Bible

Mark 1:5-9 Common English Bible (CEB)

5. Everyone in Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went out to the Jordan River and were being baptized by John as they confessed their sins.

6. John wore clothes made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.

7. He announced, "One stronger than I am is coming after me. I’m not even worthy to bend over and loosen the strap of his sandals.

8. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

9. About that time, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.