Mar 1:4. Ἐγένετο, came forth [not the same as ἦν]) The event is pointed out as answering to the prophecy.-κηρύσσων βαπτισμα, preaching the baptism) An abbreviated expression for, preaching the preaching of repentance, and baptizing the baptism of repentance; Luk 3:3.-εἰς, unto [for]) Construe with the baptism of repentance; Act 2:38.-ἄφεσιν, remission) without [the need of] Levitical sacrifices.