So John appeared in the desert. Of Judea. See note on Matthew 3:1. Turn away from your sins and be baptized. He both preached and baptized. Note that his baptism was water only, for those who were already God's people (see notes on Acts 19:1-7). And God will forgive your sins. This is similar, but not the same as Acts 2:38. John called God's people Israel to renewal; Peter called people to be born of water and the Spirit. (See note on Acts 2:38).

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