24when John preached before the face of his coming the baptism of penance to all the people of Israel.
25But when John ful filled his course, he said, I am not he, whom ye deem me to be; but lo! he cometh after me, and I am not worthy to do off or to unbind the shoes of his feet.
26Brethren, and sons of the kind of Abraham, and which that in you dread God, to you the word of health is sent.