John came, and gave baptism in the waste land, preaching baptism as a sign of forgiveness of sin for those whose hearts were changed.

then looking up to heaven with a sigh, he said to him, "Ephphatha!" (that is, "Be opened.")

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven and tempting him,

and he sighed in his spirit and said, "Why doth this generation seek a sign? Verily I say unto you, there shall no sign be given unto this generation."

Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?

But take care: for they will give you up to the Sanhedrins; and in Synagogues you will be whipped; and you will be taken before rulers and kings because of me, for a sign to them.

And he that delivered him up had given them a sign, saying: The one that I shall kiss, is he; take him, and lead him away securely.