Mark 1:4-6 ▼

4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one’s old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].

5 And all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem were continually going out to him; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.

6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a [wide] leather band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.