web@Mark:1:1 @ The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
web@Mark:1:2 @ As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you. {Malachi strkjv@3:1}
web@Mark:1:3 @ The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'" {Isaiah strkjv@40:3}
web@Mark:1:4 @ John came baptizing {or, immersing} in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
web@Mark:1:5 @ All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
web@Mark:1:6 @ John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
web@Mark:1:7 @ He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
web@Mark:1:8 @ I baptized you in {The Greek word (en) translated here as "in" could also be translated as "with" in some contexts.} water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."