Matthew 3:1

New Century Version

About that time John the Baptist began preaching in the desert area of Judea.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:34

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada killed Joab, and he was buried near his home in the desert.

Matthew 11:11

I tell you the truth, John the Baptist is greater than any other person ever born, but even the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 11:7

As John’s followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to the people about John. Jesus said, “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed blown by the wind?

Matthew 16:14

They answered, “Some say you are John the Baptist. Others say you are Elijah, and still others say you are Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Matthew 21:32

John came to show you the right way to live. You did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Even after seeing this, you still refused to change your ways and believe him.

Matthew 3:8

Do the things that show you really have changed your hearts and lives.

Mark 1:15

He said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”

Mark 1:2

as the prophet Isaiah wrote: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way.”

Luke 1:76

“Now you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go before the Lord to prepare his way.

Luke 7:24

When John’s followers left, Jesus began talking to the people about John: “What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed blown by the wind?

Joshua 14:10

“Now then, the Lord has kept his promise. He has kept me alive for forty-five years from the time he said this to Moses during the time we all wandered in the desert. Now here I am, eighty-five years old.

Judges 1:16

The Kenite people, who were from the family of Moses’ father-in-law, left Jericho, the city of palm trees. They went with the men of Judah to the Desert of Judah to live with them there in southern Judah near the city of Arad.