John 3:25

Then there arose a dispute between some of John's disciples and a Jew about ceremonial washing.

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Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.

In Context

24for John had not yet been thrown in prison.

26They went to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you have testified, look, he is baptizing, and they are all going to him.”

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Cross References

Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance. But he who comes after me is mightier than I, and I am not worthy even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 7:8You abandon the commandment of God and hold fast to the tradition of men.”

Hebrews 6:2nor the foundation of teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:13For if the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of a heifer's ashes on those who have become unclean sets them apart to God for the cleansing of their flesh,

1 Peter 3:21This is a symbol of the baptism that saves you now—not as a washing away of dirt from the body, but as the appeal of a good conscience to 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 →

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