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When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts.13.24

but only after John had thoroughly alerted the people to his arrival by preparing them for a total life-change.

Acts.13.24

Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.

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But before he came, John the Baptist preached the need for everyone in Israel to turn from sin and turn to God and be baptized.