⁴ John came baptizing^[a](A) in the wilderness^(B) and proclaiming a baptism of repentance^(C) for the forgiveness^(D) of sins.^(E)

⁸ I baptize you with^[a] water,^(A) but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”^(B)

²⁶ “I baptize with^[a] water,”^(A) John answered them. “Someone stands among you, but you don’t know him.

⁵ for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days.”^(A)