Mark 1:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

so John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Cross References

John 3:23

John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim because water was abundant there, and people kept coming and were being baptized.

Matthew 3:6

and they were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins.

Luke 1:77

to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.

Acts 22:16

And now why do you delay? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on his name.’

Acts 10:37

That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced:

Matthew 3:11

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

Mark 1:5

And the whole Judean region and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him and were baptized by him in the River Jordan, confessing their sins.