He told people, ‘You have done many wrong things. You must turn away from them and change how you live. Do this now, because the kingdom of heaven has come very near.’ God’s prophet Isaiah spoke about this man John long ago. He said: ‘Somebody’s voice is shouting in the wilderness , “The Lord will come soon, so prepare a way for him to follow. Make the paths straight for him.” ’ Matthew 3:2-3
「天國近了，你們應當悔改！」 這人就是先知 以賽亞 所說的。他說：「在曠野有人聲喊着說： 預備主的道， 修直他的路！」 馬太福音 3:2-3