John 3:25
Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.
In Context
24(For John had not yet been thrown into prison.)
Cross References
Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Mark 7:8You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
Hebrews 6:2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 9:13For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean,
1 Peter 3:21And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear 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 →