Modern Translations New International VersionAnd so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. New Living Translation This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven. English Standard Version John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Berean Study Bible John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. New American Standard Bible John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. NASB 1995 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. NASB 1977 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Amplified Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Holman Christian Standard Bible John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Contemporary English Version So John the Baptist showed up in the desert and told everyone, "Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven." Good News Translation So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching. "Turn away from your sins and be baptized," he told the people, "and God will forgive your sins." GOD'S WORD® Translation John the Baptizer was in the desert telling people about a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. International Standard Version John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins. NET Bible In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Classic Translations King James BibleJohn did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. New King James Version John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. King James 2000 Bible John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. New Heart English Bible John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. World English Bible John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. American King James Version John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. American Standard Version John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. A Faithful Version John came baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Darby Bible Translation There came John baptising in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins. English Revised Version John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. Webster's Bible Translation John was baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of amendement of life, for remission of sinnes. Bishops' Bible of 1568 Iohn did baptize in the wyldernesse, and preached the baptisme of repentaunce, for the remission of sinnes. Coverdale Bible of 1535 Ihon was in the wyldernes, and baptysed, and preached the baptyme of amendment, for the remyssion of synnes. Tyndale Bible of 1526 Iohn dyd baptise in the wyldernes and preche the baptyme of repentauce for the remission of synnes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJohn came immersing in the wilderness, and proclaiming an immersion of conversion for forgiveness of sins, Berean Literal Bible John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. Young's Literal Translation John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation -- to remission of sins, Smith's Literal Translation John was immersing in the desert, and proclaiming the immersion of repentance for the remission of sins. Literal Emphasis Translation John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for remission of sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJohn was in the desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins. Catholic Public Domain Version John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching a baptism of repentance, as a remission of sins. Translations from Aramaic Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishYohannan was in the wilderness, baptizing and preaching the baptism of repentance for the release of sins. Lamsa Bible John was in the wilderness, baptizing and preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJohn was immersing in the wilderness, and preaching the immersion of repentance in order to the remission of sins. Godbey New Testament John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins. Haweis New Testament John was baptising in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Mace New Testament accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins. Weymouth New Testament So John the Baptizer came, and was in the Desert proclaiming a baptism of the penitent for forgiveness of sins. Worrell New Testament John came, who was immersing in the wilderness, and preaching the immersion of repentance unto remission of sins. Worsley New Testament and preaching the baptism of repentance in order to the remission of sins;     |