¥Matthew applies this to John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus
(see verses 11-12).
–11 (NIV) "I baptize you with water for repentance.
But after me will come one who
is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit
to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
and with fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his
hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering
his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with
unquenchable fire."