Mark 1:4
Yochanan came immersing in the wilderness and proclaiming the immersion of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
World Messianic Bible British
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 3:1In those days, Yochanan the Immerser came, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, saying,
Matthew 3:11“I indeed immerse you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit.
Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to Yochanan, the son of Zechariah, in the wilderness.
Acts 10:37you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion which Yochanan preached;
Acts 19:3He said, “Into what then were you immersed?” They said, “Into Yochanan’s immersion.”
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 →