But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

3 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, · And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

14And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be ...

Matthew 3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who...

* [3:1–12] Here Matthew takes up the order of Jesus' ministry found in the gospel of Mark, beginning with the preparatory preaching of John the Baptist.

This passage finds John the Baptist preaching about repentance in the wilderness and baptizing those who are willing.

Matthew 3. 1: In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea; 2: and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.

John's message was a call to repentance. Some people think that repentance is mostly about feelings, especially feeling sorry for your sin.

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of ...