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24 John having first preached, before his entrance, the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25 Now as John was finishing his course, he said: Whom do ye suppose me to be? I am not he. But, behold, there comes one after me, the sandal of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.
26 Men, brethren, children of the race of Abraham, and whoever among you fears God, to you the word of this salvation was sent forth.
27 For they who dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, not knowing him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, fulfilled them in condemning him.
28 And though they found no cause of death, they demanded of Pilate that he should be slain.