Mark 1:9

Well it happened in those days that Jesus came from Natsareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

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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 baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with Holy Spirit.”

10And immediately upon coming up from the water He saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him.

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Cross References

Matthew 2:23And upon arriving he settled in a city called Natsareth [Branch-town], so that what was spoken through the prophets should be fulfilled, that He would be called a Natsorean [Branch-man].

Luke 3:21Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus, having been baptized also, was praying, when the heaven was 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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