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Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.
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As John was completing his work, he said: ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’
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“Fellow children of Abraham and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.