Matthew 3:13

The Passion Translation

Then Jesus left Galilee to come to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

Cross References

Matthew 2:22

But when he heard that Archelaus, Herod’s son, had succeeded him as ruler over all of the territory of Judah, he was afraid to go back. Then he had another dream from God, warning him to avoid that region and instructing him instead to go to the province of Galilee.

Matthew 3:14

But when he waded into the water, John resisted him, saying, “Why are you doing this? I’m the one who needs to be baptized by you, and yet you come to be baptized by me?”

Matthew 3:6

And while they were publicly confessing their sins, he would immerse them in the Jordan River.

John 1:31

My baptism was for the preparation of his appearing to Israel, even though I didn’t recognize him.”