Matthew 3:1-10 ▼

1 In these days John the Baptist is present, proclaiming in the desert of Judea;

2 And saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.

3 For this is he spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, A voice of him crying in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.

4 And this John had his garment from camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan;

6 And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins.

7 And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has indicated to you to flee from the wrath about to come?

8 Do ye therefore fruit worthy of repentance.

9 And think not to say in yourselves we have Abraham a father; for I say to you, that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham.

10 And now also the axe lies at the root of the trees; therefore every one not making good fruit is cut off and cast into fire.