₉Not long afterwards Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. ₁₀As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. ₁₁And a voice came from heaven, “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.”

₁₂At once the Spirit made him go into the desert, ₁₃where he stayed forty days, being tempted by Satan. Wild animals were there also, but angels came and helped him.

₁₄After John had been put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News from God. ₁₅“The right time has come,” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is near! Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!”