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They were baptized by him ... River, confessing their sins

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "John baptized them ... River after they confessed their sins" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

They

This refers to the people coming from Jerusalem, Judea, and the region around the Jordan River.