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John wore clothing made of camel’s hair and had a [wide] leather [a]band around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.(A) And he was preaching, saying, “After me comes He who is mightier [more powerful, more noble] than I, and I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the straps of His sandals [even as His slave]. As for me, I baptized you [who came to me] with water [only]; but He will baptize you [who truly repent] [b]with the Holy Spirit.”

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:6 This band (sash, girdle) was about six inches wide and had clasps or fasteners in front. It was used to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other necessary things.
  2. Mark 1:8 The Greek here can be translated with, in, or by.

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