Mark 1:4

New American Bible - revised edition

John [the] Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Cross References

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there, and people came to be baptized,

Matthew 3:6

and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.

Luke 1:77

to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

Acts 22:16

Now, why delay? Get up and have yourself baptized and your sins washed away, calling upon his name.’

Acts 10:37

what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached,

Matthew 3:11

I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.

Mark 1:5

People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins.