Mark 1:4
John came, baptizing in the desert, announcing a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
In Context
3A voice is calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the Lord's way! Make his paths straight.’”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1Some time later John the Baptist appeared on the scene, proclaiming in the Judean desert,
Matthew 3:11Yes, I baptize you in water to show repentance, but after me is coming one who is greater than I am. I'm not worthy even to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Luke 3:2Annas and Caiphas were the current high priests. This was the time when the word of God came to John, Zechariah's son, who was living in the desert.
Acts 10:37You know that this good news spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee, following John's call to baptism.
Acts 19:3“So what baptism did you receive?” he asked. “John's baptism,” they replied.
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 →