## translationWords

* [[en:tw:desert]]
* [[en:tw:israel]]
* [[en:tw:spirit]]

## translationNotes

* **became strong in spirit** - AT: "became spiritually mature" or AT: "grew strong in his relationship with God" or AT: "developed a strong moral character"
* **until** - “even when” This does not necessarily mark a stopping point. John continued to live out in the desert even after he started preaching publicly.
* **appear publicly to** - "go before" or AT: "preach in public"