Mark 1:4
John the Baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism on repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 3:1About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea:
Matthew 3:11I, indeed, baptize you with water to teach repentance; but he who is coming after me is more powerful than I, and I am not fit even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Luke 3:2and when Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, a command from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, while he was in the wilderness.
Acts 10:37You yourselves know the story which spread through all Judea, how, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed –
Acts 19:3“What then was your baptism?” Paul asked.
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 →