Lamsa(i)
2 Saying, Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is near.
3 For it was he of whom it was said by the prophet Isaiah, The voice which cries in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, and straighten his highways.
4 Now the same JohnÆs clothes were made of camelÆs hair, and he had leathern belts around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
5 Then there went out to him, Jerusalem and all of Judaea, and the whole country around Jordan.
6 And they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, as they confessed their sins.
7 But when he saw a great many of the Pharisees and Sadducees who were coming to be baptized, he said to them, O offspring of scorpions, who has warned you to escape from the anger which is to come?
8 Bring forth therefore fruits which are worthy of repentance;