KJV - John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
ASV - John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
BBE - John came, and gave baptism in the waste land, preaching baptism as a sign of forgiveness of sin for those whose hearts were changed.
WEB - John came baptizing{To baptize means to immerse in (or wash with) water (or fire). This baptizm is not just to cleanse the body, but as an outward sign of an inward spiritual cleansing and commitment.} in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
YLT - John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation -- to remission of sins,