Mark 1:5

God's Word

All Judea and all the people of Jerusalem went to him. As they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.

Cross References

Psalm 32:5

I made my sins known to you, and I did not cover up my guilt. I decided to confess them to you, O Lord. Then you forgave all my sins. Selah

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.

Matthew 4:25

Large crowds followed him. They came from Galilee, the Ten Cities, Jerusalem, Judea, and from across the Jordan River.

Mark 1:4

John the Baptizer was in the desert telling people about a baptism of repentance  for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:6

John was dressed in clothes made from camel’s hair. He wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.

John 1:28

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

John 3:23

John was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim. Water was plentiful there. (People came to John to be baptized,

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.

Acts 19:18

Many believers openly admitted their involvement with magical spells and told all the details.

Acts 2:38

Peter answered them, “All of you must turn to God and change the way you think and act, and each of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins will be forgiven. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.

James 5:16

So admit your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you will be healed. Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.

Joshua 7:19

Joshua said to Achan, “Son, give honor and praise to the Lord God of Israel! Tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”