Matthew 3:6

and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

In Context

5At that time Jerusalem, and all Judea, as well as the whole district of the Jordan, went out to him

7When, however, John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to receive his baptism, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?

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Cross References

Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 3:2-7

The Preaching of John the Baptist. 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all… Read the whole commentary →

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