Luke 3:3

God's Word

John traveled throughout the region around the Jordan River. He told people about a baptism of repentance  for the forgiveness of sins.

Cross References

Matthew 3:11

I baptize you with water so that you will change the way you think and act. But the one who comes after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 1:16

He will bring many people in Israel back to the Lord their God.

Luke 1:77

You will make his people know that they can be saved through the forgiveness of their sins.

Luke 4:1

Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit as he left the Jordan River. The Spirit led him while he was in the desert,

John 1:28

This happened in Bethany on the east side of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.

John 3:26

So they went to John and asked him, “Rabbi, do you remember the man you spoke so favorably about when he was with you on the other side of the Jordan River? Well, he’s baptizing, and everyone is going to him!”

Acts 13:24

Before Jesus began his ministry, John ⌞the Baptizer⌟ told everyone in Israel about the baptism of repentance.

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. John told people to believe in Jesus, who was coming later.”

Acts 22:16

What are you waiting for now? Get up! Be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.’