In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Parallel translations
- WEB In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
- KJV And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
- NKJV It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
- NASB In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
- NLT One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.
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Quick answer
Jesus comes from Nazareth and is baptized by John, identifying Himself with the people He came to save. The Savior steps into His public ministry.
Overview
Though sinless, Jesus submitted to baptism, not to repent but to stand alongside sinners and fulfill all righteousness (cf. Matthew 3:15). His humble origin in obscure Nazareth underscores that God's King came not in worldly splendor. This moment marks the start of His ministry and His self-identification with humanity.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Matt 2:23and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
- Matt 3:13–17At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
- Luke 3:21–22When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,
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