Matthew 3:6

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As they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.

Cross References

Ezra 10:1

While Ezra was praying, confessing ⌞these sins⌟, crying, and throwing himself down in front of God’s temple, a large crowd of Israelite men, women, and children gathered around him. They also began to cry bitterly.

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.

Ezekiel 36:25

I will sprinkle clean water on you and make you clean  instead of unclean. Then I will cleanse you from all your idols.

Daniel 9:4

I prayed to the Lord my God. I confessed and said, “Lord, you are great and deserve respect as the only God. You keep your promise  and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.

Leviticus 16:21

Aaron will place both hands on its head. He will confess over it all the sins, all the rebellious acts, and all the things the Israelites did wrong. He will transfer them to the goat’s head. A man will be appointed to release the goat in the desert.

Leviticus 26:40

“But if they confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—the treacherous things they did to oppose me—

Numbers 5:7

you must confess your sin, pay in full for what you did wrong, add one-fifth to it, and give it to the person who was wronged.

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.

Mark 1:5

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

Luke 1:16

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

Luke 3:16

John replied to all of them, “I baptize you with water. But the one who is more powerful than I is coming. I am not worthy to untie his sandal straps. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Acts 1:5

John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 11:16

I remembered that the Lord had said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized by the Holy Spirit.’

Acts 19:18

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

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.’

1 Corinthians 10:2

They were all united with Moses by baptism in the cloud and in the sea.

Colossians 2:12

This happened when you were placed in the tomb with Christ through baptism. In baptism you were also brought back to life with Christ through faith in the power of God, who brought him back to life.

Hebrews 6:2

We shouldn’t repeat the basic teachings about such things as baptisms, setting people apart for holy tasks, dead people coming back to life, and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 9:10

These gifts and sacrifices were meant to be food, drink, and items used in various purification ceremonies. These ceremonies were required for the body until God would establish a new way of doing things.

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.”

1 Peter 3:21

Baptism, which is like that water, now saves you. Baptism doesn’t save by removing dirt from the body. Rather, baptism is a request to God for a clear conscience. It saves you through Jesus Christ, who came back from death to life.

1 John 1:9

God is faithful and reliable. If we confess our sins, he forgives them and cleanses us from everything we’ve done wrong.