John 4:2

(Though, in fact, it was his disciples who gave baptism, not Jesus himself),

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In The King James Version

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

In Context

1Now when it was clear to the Lord that word had come to the ears of the Pharisees that Jesus was making more disciples than John and was giving them baptism

3He went out of Judaea into Galilee again.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:13Is there a division in Christ? was Paul nailed to the cross for you? or were you given baptism in the name of Paul?

Matthew Henry on John 4:2-4

Christ's Journey into Galilee. 1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 3 He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee. We read of Christ's coming into Judea ( ch. iii. 22 ), after he had kept the feast at Jerusalem; and now he left Judea four months before harvest, as is said here ( v. 35 ); so that it is computed that he staid in Judea about six months, to build upon the foundation… Read the whole commentary →

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