1 NOW in those days came Juchanon the Baptizer preaching in the desert of Jehud,2 and saying, Repent! the kingdom of heaven hath drawn nigh.3 For this is he of whom it was spoken by Eshaia the prophet: The voice which crieth in the desert, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths plain.4 But this Juchanon, his clothing was of the hair of camels, with a loins-belt of leather upon his loins; and his food was locusts and wilderness-honey.5 Then went forth to him Urishlem, and all Jehud, and the whole country about Jurdan;6 and were baptized of him in Jurdan, the river, while they were confessing their sins.