They had to cut down trees, gather out the stones, and fill up the hollows, so that the way would be clear for the king. So when Jesus, the heavenly King, was coming, John the 50 Baptist was sent to prepare the way by telling the people, and calling on them to repent of their sins. As John answered the messengers from Jerusalem, he saw Jesus standing on the riverbank. His face lighted up, and stretching out his hands, he said:

De skulle fælde træer, sanke sten og fylde fordybningerne ud, så vejen kunne være farbar for kongen. Da Jesus, Himmelens Konge, skulle komme, blev Johannes Døber på samme måde udsendt for at berede vejen ved at forkynde folket hans komme og formane dem til at omvende sig fra deres synder. Mens Johannes var ved at give svar til udsendingene fra Jerusalem, så han Jesus stå på flodbredden. Det lyste op i hans ansigt, og idet han udstrakte sine hænder, sagde han: