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Revised Standard Version
Mark 1:4
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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Christian Standard Bible®
John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
King James Version (1611)
Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of repentance, for the remission of sinnes.
Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of repentance, for the remission of sinnes.
King James Version
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
English Standard Version
John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
New American Standard Bible
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
New Century Version
John was baptizing people in the desert and preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives for the forgiveness of sins.
John was baptizing people in the desert and preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives for the forgiveness of sins.
Amplified Bible
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one's old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one's old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness].
New American Standard Bible (1995)
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Legacy Standard Bible
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Berean Standard Bible
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Contemporary English Version
So John the Baptist showed up in the desert and told everyone, "Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven."
So John the Baptist showed up in the desert and told everyone, "Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven."
Complete Jewish Bible
So it was that Yochanan the Immerser appeared in the desert, proclaiming an immersion involving turning to God from sin in order to be forgiven.
So it was that Yochanan the Immerser appeared in the desert, proclaiming an immersion involving turning to God from sin in order to be forgiven.
Darby Translation
There came John baptising in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
There came John baptising in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
Easy-to-Read Version
So John the Baptizer came and was baptizing people in the desert area. He told them to be baptized to show that they wanted to change their lives, and then their sins would be forgiven.
So John the Baptizer came and was baptizing people in the desert area. He told them to be baptized to show that they wanted to change their lives, and then their sins would be forgiven.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of amendement of life, for remission of sinnes.
Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of amendement of life, for remission of sinnes.
George Lamsa Translation
John was in the wilderness, baptizing and preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
John was in the wilderness, baptizing and preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
Good News Translation
So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching. "Turn away from your sins and be baptized," he told the people, "and God will forgive your sins."
So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching. "Turn away from your sins and be baptized," he told the people, "and God will forgive your sins."
Lexham English Bible
John was there baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John was there baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Literal Translation
John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
American Standard Version
John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
Bible in Basic English
John came, and gave baptism in the waste land, preaching baptism as a sign of forgiveness of sin for those whose hearts were changed.
John came, and gave baptism in the waste land, preaching baptism as a sign of forgiveness of sin for those whose hearts were changed.
Hebrew Names Version
Yochanan came immersing in the wilderness and preaching the immersion of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Yochanan came immersing in the wilderness and preaching the immersion of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
International Standard Version
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 3:1; Luke 3:3; John 3:23;">[xr]
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 3:1; Luke 3:3; John 3:23;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Juchanon was in the desert, baptizing, and proclaiming the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Juchanon was in the desert, baptizing, and proclaiming the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Murdock Translation
John baptized in the wilderness, and proclaimed the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
John baptized in the wilderness, and proclaimed the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Iohn did baptize in the wyldernesse, and preached the baptisme of repentaunce, for the remission of sinnes.
Iohn did baptize in the wyldernesse, and preached the baptisme of repentaunce, for the remission of sinnes.
English Revised Version
John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
World English Bible
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
John baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
John baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
Weymouth's New Testament
So John the Baptizer came, and was in the Desert proclaiming a baptism of the penitent for forgiveness of sins.
So John the Baptizer came, and was in the Desert proclaiming a baptism of the penitent for forgiveness of sins.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Joon was in desert baptisynge, and prechynge the baptym of penaunce, in to remissioun of synnes.
Joon was in desert baptisynge, and prechynge the baptym of penaunce, in to remissioun of synnes.
Update Bible Version
John the Baptist came in the wilderness and was preaching a baptism of repentance to remission of sins.
John the Baptist came in the wilderness and was preaching a baptism of repentance to remission of sins.
Webster's Bible Translation
John was baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
John was baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
New English Translation
In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
New King James Version
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
New Living Translation
This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
New Life Bible
John the Baptist preached in the desert. He preached that people should be baptized because they were sorry for their sins and had turned from them. And they would be forgiven.
John the Baptist preached in the desert. He preached that people should be baptized because they were sorry for their sins and had turned from them. And they would be forgiven.
New Revised Standard
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
John the Immerser came, in the wilderness, proclaiming an immersion of repentance for remission of sins;
John the Immerser came, in the wilderness, proclaiming an immersion of repentance for remission of sins;
Douay-Rheims Bible
John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.
John was in the desert, baptizing and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Iohn dyd baptise in the wyldernes and preche the baptyme of repentauce for the remission of synnes.
Iohn dyd baptise in the wyldernes and preche the baptyme of repentauce for the remission of synnes.
Young's Literal Translation
John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation -- to remission of sins,
John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation -- to remission of sins,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Ihon was in the wyldernes, and baptysed, and preached the baptyme of amendment, for the remyssion of synnes.
Ihon was in the wyldernes, and baptysed, and preached the baptyme of amendment, for the remyssion of synnes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
THE MESSAGE
John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins. People thronged to him from Judea and Jerusalem and, as they confessed their sins, were baptized by him in the Jordan River into a changed life. John wore a camel-hair habit, tied at the waist with a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild field honey.
John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins. People thronged to him from Judea and Jerusalem and, as they confessed their sins, were baptized by him in the Jordan River into a changed life. John wore a camel-hair habit, tied at the waist with a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild field honey.
Simplified Cowboy Version
So John came out of nowhere, riding for God and baptizing folks. His message was plain and simple, "Quit riding in sin and be baptized and God will turn a blind eye to all the sorry things you've done."
So John came out of nowhere, riding for God and baptizing folks. His message was plain and simple, "Quit riding in sin and be baptized and God will turn a blind eye to all the sorry things you've done."
Contextual Overview
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight--" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
did: Matthew 3:1, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 3:6, Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:2, Luke 3:3, John 3:23, Acts 10:37, Acts 13:24, Acts 13:25, Acts 19:3, Acts 19:4
for: or, unto
remission: Acts 22:16
Reciprocal: Luke 1:77 - give Luke 1:80 - and was Luke 7:24 - wilderness 2 Timothy 2:25 - repentance
Cross-References
Genesis 1:10
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:12
The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:18
to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:25
And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the cattle according to their kinds, and everything that creeps upon the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the cattle according to their kinds, and everything that creeps upon the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:31
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.
Ecclesiastes 11:7
Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.
Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
John did baptize in the wilderness,.... Of Judea, Matthew 3:1, where he first appeared as a preacher; and is the same wilderness Isaiah has respect to in the above prophecy, Isaiah 40:3. The words are best rendered in the Vulgate Latin and Syriac versions; "John was in the wilderness, baptizing and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins": according to which, the account of the Baptist begins with his name, John; describes the place where he was where he made his first appearance, and continued in, the wilderness; which was not a wild uninhabited place and without people, but had many cities, towns, and villages in it; and also declares his work and ministry there, which was preaching and baptizing: for though baptizing is here put before preaching, yet certain it is, that he first came preaching in these parts; and there baptized such, to whom his preaching was made useful. Baptism is here called, the
baptism of repentance: because John required repentance antecedent to it, and administered it upon profession of repentance, and as an open testification of it; and this
for, or unto the remission of sins: not for the obtaining the remission of sins, as if either repentance, or baptism, were the causes of pardon of sin; but the sense is, that John preached that men should repent of their sins, and believe in Christ, who was to come; and upon their repentance and faith, be baptized; in which ordinance, they might be led to a fresh view of the free and full forgiveness of their sins, through Christ; whose blood was to be shed for many, to obtain it: see Acts 2:38.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 3:3, Matthew 3:5-6, Matthew 3:11.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Mark 1:4. John — The original name is nearly lost in the Greek ιωαννης, and in the Latin Johannes, and almost totally so in the English John. The original name is יהוחנן Yehochanan, compounded of יהוה חנן Yehovah chanan, the grace or mercy of Jehovah: a most proper and significant name for the forerunner of the God of ALL GRACE. It was John's business to proclaim the Gospel of the grace of God, and to point out that Lamb or sacrifice of God which takes away the sin of the world.
For the remission of sins. — Or, toward the remission - εις αφεσιν. They were to repent, and be baptized in reference to the remission of sins. REPENTANCE prepared the soul for it, and BAPTISM was the type or pledge of it. Matthew 3:2.
