Mark 1:5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were flocking to him, and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.

Cross References

Psalm 32:5

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and You took away the guilt of my sin. Selah

Proverbs 28:13

The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Matthew 4:25

Large crowds followed Him from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Mark 1:4

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

Mark 1:6

John wore a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey.

John 1:28

All this happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John 3:23

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

John 5:35

John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light.

Acts 19:18

And many who had become believers came confessing and disclosing their practices,

Acts 2:38

“Repent,” Peter said to them, “and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.

Joshua 7:19

So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you, tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”