23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
24 And it came to pass that Jesus grew up with his brethren, and waxed strong, and waited upon the Lord for the time of his ministry to come.
25 And he served under his father, and he spake not as other men, neither could he be taught; for he needed not that any man should teach him.
26 And after many years, the hour of his ministry drew nigh.
27 And in those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
28 And saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
29 For I am he who was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord and make his paths straight.
30 And the same John had his raiment of camels' hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
31 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,
32 And many were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
33 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O, generation of vipers! who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
