² and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven^(A) has come near.”

⁴ And so John the Baptist^(A) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance^(B) for the forgiveness of sins.^(C)

¹⁵ “The time has come,”^(A) he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe^(B) the good news!”^(C)

³ He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.^(A)