Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.
NMVWhen Yochanan [Yehovah has graced] had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Yisra’el [He Holds Onto The Heal Of God].
OJBNow previously, before the coming of Moshiach, Yochanan proclaimed to Klal Yisroel a tevilah of teshuva.
TCENTafter John had first preached a baptism of repentance to Israel in advance of the coming Savior.
T4TBefore Jesus began his work, John the Baptizer preached to all of our Israeli people who came to him. He told them that they should turn away from their sinful behavior and ask God to forgive them. Then he would baptize them.