Mark 1:9

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in the Jordan.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

In Context

8I indeed immersed you in water, but he will immerse you in Holy Spirit.

10And straightaway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens divided, and the Spirit descending upon him as a dove.

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Cross References

Matthew 2:23And having come, he dwelt in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, that he will be called a Nazarene.

Luke 3:21Now it came to pass, during the immersion of all the people, Jesus also having been immersed and praying, for the heaven to be opened,

Matthew Henry on Mark 1:2-9

Mark We have heard the evidence given in by the first witness to the doctrine and miracles of our Lord Jesus; and now here is another witness produced, who calls for our attention. The second living creature saith, Come, and see, Rev. vi. 3 . Now let us enquire a little, I. Concerning this witness. His name is Mark. Marcus was a Roman name, and a very common one, and yet we have no reason to think, but that he was by birth a Jew; but as Saul, when he went among the nations, took the Roman name of Paul, so he of… Read the whole commentary →

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