Mark 1:4

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These words of the prophet Isaiah came true when John the Baptist appeared in the desert, preaching that people should seek God’s forgiveness by being baptized and turning away from their sins.

Cross References

John 3:23

John was also baptizing, at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there and people were coming to be baptized.

Matthew 3:6

They confessed their sins, and John baptized them in the Jordan.

Luke 1:77

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

Acts 22:16

So what are you waiting for? Get up and call on his name. Be baptized and have your sins washed away.’

Acts 10:37

You know what happened all through the area of Judea, starting in Galilee, after John preached about baptism.

Matthew 3:11

“I’m baptizing you with water so you can show that you’ve turned away from your sins. But someone is coming after me who’s more powerful than I am. I’m not even worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 1:5

Everyone from Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea came out to him. Admitting that they had sinned, John baptized them in the Jordan River.