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As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,
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John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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