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Mark 1:7-12 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

7. This is what John preached to the people: “There is one coming later who is greater than I. I am not good enough even to kneel down and untie his sandals.

8. I baptize you with water. But the one who is coming will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

9. At that time Jesus came from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the place where John was. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.

10. When Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven open. The Holy Spirit came down on him like a dove.

11. A voice came from heaven and said: “You are my Son and I love you. I am very pleased with you.”

12. Then the Spirit sent Jesus into the desert alone.

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