Luke 3:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So he went through the whole area around the Jordan River and told the people God’s message. He told them to be baptized to show that they wanted to change their lives, and then their sins would be forgiven.

Cross References

Luke 1:77

You will make his people understand that they will be saved by having their sins forgiven.

Acts 22:16

Now, don’t wait any longer. Get up, be baptized and wash away your sins, trusting in Jesus to save you.’

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John told people to be baptized to show they wanted to change their lives. He told people to believe in the one who would come after him, and that one is Jesus.”

Acts 13:24

Before he came, John told all the people of Israel what they should do. He told them to be baptized to show they wanted to change their lives.

John 3:26

Then they came to John and said, “Teacher, remember the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River? He is the one you were telling everyone about. He is also baptizing people, and many are going to him.”

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water to show that you have changed your hearts and lives. But there is someone coming later who is able to do more than I can. I am not good enough to be the slave who takes off his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

John 1:28

These things all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan River. This is where John was baptizing people.

Luke 1:16

“John will help many people of Israel return to the Lord their God.

Luke 4:1

Now filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan River. And then the Spirit led him into the desert.