I indeed baptize you with water to a change of mind; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not fit to bear; he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and fire;

nor a provision sack for the way, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor staves; for the laborer is worthy of his support;

and preached, saying, After me comes one mightier than I, the strings of whose shoes I am not fit to stoop down and untie;

John answered all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water, but a mightier than I is coming, the strings of whose shoes I am not fit to untie; he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

And the Lord said to him, Put off your shoes from your feet; for the place on which you stand is holy ground.