Mark 1:5

New International Reader's Version

All the people from the countryside of Judea went out to him. All the people from Jerusalem went too. When they admitted they had sinned, John baptized them in the Jordan River.

Cross References

Psalm 32:5

Then I admitted my sin to you. I didn’t cover up the wrong I had done. I said, “I will admit my lawless acts to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Proverbs 28:13

Anyone who hides their sins doesn’t succeed. But anyone who admits their sins and gives them up finds mercy.

Matthew 4:25

Large crowds followed him. People came from Galilee, from the area known as the Ten Cities, and from Jerusalem and Judea. Others came from the area across the Jordan River.

Mark 1:4

And so John the Baptist appeared in the desert. He preached that people should be baptized and turn away from their sins. Then God would forgive them.

Mark 1:6

John wore clothes made out of camel’s hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. And he ate locusts and wild honey.

John 1:28

This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan River. That was where John was baptizing.

John 3:23

John was also baptizing. He was at Aenon near Salim, where there was plenty of water. People were coming and being baptized.

John 5:35

John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.

Acts 19:18

Many who believed now came and openly admitted what they had done.

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “All of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then your sins will be forgiven. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

James 5:16

So confess your sins to one another. Pray for one another so that you might be healed. The prayer of a godly person is powerful. Things happen because of it.

Joshua 7:19

Joshua said to Achan, “My son, the Lord is the God of Israel. So give him glory and honor him by telling the truth! Tell me what you have done. Don’t hide it from me.”