Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
World English Bible (WEB)
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Strong's King James
John{G2491} did{G1096}{(G5633)} baptize{G907}{(G5723)} in{G1722} the wilderness{G2048}, and{G2532} preach{G2784}{(G5723)} the baptism{G908} of repentance{G3341} for{G1519} the remission{G859} of sins{G266}.
The F.O.G *
Yochanan (John) the immerser appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming an immersion of returning repentance for the forgiveness of sinful deviation.
The F.O.G Message *
John the baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of returning repentance towards יהוה Yahweh, which forgives all sinful deviations.
Young's Literal Translation
John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation—to remission of sins,
