Matthew 3:5

New Century Version

Many people came from Jerusalem and Judea and all the area around the Jordan River to hear John.

Cross References

Matthew 2:1

Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea during the time when Herod was king. When Jesus was born, some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem.

Matthew 4:25

Many people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, Judea, and the land across the Jordan River followed him.

Mark 1:5

All the people from Judea and Jerusalem were going out to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Luke 16:16

“The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were preached until John came. Since then the Good News about the kingdom of God is being told, and everyone tries to enter it by force.

Luke 3:3

He went all over the area around the Jordan River preaching a baptism of changed hearts and lives for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 3:7

To the crowds of people who came to be baptized by John, he said, “You are all snakes! Who warned you to run away from God’s coming punishment?

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were going there to be baptized.

John 5:35

John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were happy to enjoy his light for a while.