Mark 1:9

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

Literal Standard 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 the Holy Spirit.”

10and immediately coming up from the water, He saw the heavens dividing, and the Spirit coming down on Him as a dove;

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Cross References

Matthew 2:23and coming, he dwelt in a city named Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the Prophets, that “He will be called a Nazarene.”

Luke 3:21And it came to pass, in all the people being immersed, Jesus also being immersed, and praying, 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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