4. John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
6. John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.
7. He was preaching: “Someone more powerful than I will come after me. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of His sandals.
8. I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
9. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.
10. As soon as He came up out of the water, He saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending to Him like a dove.
11. And a voice came from heaven: You are My beloved Son; I take delight in You!
12. Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.
13. He was in the wilderness 40 days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels began to serve Him.
14. After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God:
15. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news! ”
16. As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen.