The prophet John separated himself from his friends and kindred, and made his home in the wilderness. He denied himself of the ordinary comforts of life. His food was simple. His clothing was a garment made of hair-cloth, confined about the waist with a leather girdle. His parents had in a most solemn manner dedicated him to God from his birth. {2SP 45.3}

Profeten Johannes skilte sig selv fra sine venner og slægtninge, og dannede sit hjem i (46) ørknen. Han fornægtede sig selv livets almindelige bekvemmeligheder. Hans føde var enkel. Hans klæder var gjort af hård-tøj, bundet op af et læderbælte. Hans forældre havde, lige fra hans fødsel af, helliget ham til Gud på den mest højtidelige måde.