John 3:25

Therefore a debate developed from John's disciples with the Jews about purification.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.

In Context

24For John was not yet cast into prison.

26And they came to John, and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with thee beyond the Jordan, about whom thou have testified, behold, this man immerses, and all men come to him.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:11I indeed immerse you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. He will immerse you in a Holy Spirit.

Mark 7:8For having set aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men: washings of pots and cups and many other such like things ye do.

Hebrews 6:2of doctrine of washings, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:13For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling those who were defiled, sanctifies for the purification of the flesh,

1 Peter 3:21Which counterpart--immersion--now also saves us, not the putting away of filth of flesh, but an appeal of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Matthew Henry on John 3:23-36

John's Testimony to Christ. 22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. 24 For John was not yet cast into prison. 25 Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest… Read the whole commentary →

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