Mark 1:4
John came, baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea saying,
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.
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas—the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
Acts 10:37you yourselves know the events that took place, which occurred throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism that John announced;
Acts 19:3Paul said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John's baptism.”
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 →