John responded, saying to them all, I indeed immerse you in water, but a man mightier than I comes, of whom I am not worthy to unloose the strap of his shoes. He will immerse you in Holy Spirit and fire,

Carry no bag, no pouch, no shoes, and greet no man on the way.

But the father said to his bondmen, Bring forth the best robe and clothe him, and give a ring for his hand, and shoes for his feet.

And he said to them, When I sent you without bag and pouch and shoes, did ye lack anything? And they said, Nothing.