Mark 1:4

Christian Standard Bible

John came baptizing  , in the wilderness  and proclaiming a baptism of repentance  for the forgiveness  of sins.

Cross References

John 3:23

John  also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized,

Matthew 3:6

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

Luke 1:77

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

Acts 22:16

And now, why are you delaying? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins,  calling on his name.’

Acts 10:37

You know the events that took place throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with  water for repentance,  but the one who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove  his sandals. He himself will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Mark 1:5

The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem  were going out to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan  River, confessing  their sins.