John the Baptist was preaching about the coming Messiah and the need for repentance. When the people specifically asked John what they should o, John answered them uniquely. To the crowds, John said to share what they had with those less fortunate. To the tax collectors, he said to collect only what they were required - in other words, don't extort money for themselves. To the soldiers, don't use their position to extort money from people through intimidation.
These are probably all people who gather weekly for synagogue gathered worship and who knew God's word pretty well. John told them to live what they know to be God's Word.
If you asked John, "What must I do to repent," I wonder what his answer would be? What do you think you must do to repent - to turn away fro a sin(s) in your life AND turn toward Jesus? I bet you know!
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