⁴ John came baptizing^[a](A) in the wilderness^(B) and preaching a baptism of repentance^[b](C) for the forgiveness^(D) of sins.^(E)

⁷ He was preaching: “Someone more powerful^(A) than I will come after me.^(B) I am not worthy^(C) to stoop down and untie the strap of His sandals.^(D)

⁸ I have baptized you with^[a] water,^(A) but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”^(B)