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13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”. 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”. Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of ...
- Where Is The Jordan River?
- Where Was Jesus Baptized in The Jordan River?
- Where Else Is The Jordan River mentioned in The Bible?
The Jordan River (Ha-Yardenin Hebrew) is an important geographical feature in the Middle East and key location in the history of Israel and the Bible. Today, the nearly 156 miles of the Jordan River flow southward from Mount Hermon, located on the border of modern-day Syria and Lebanon, and drain into the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel. The Sea ...
All four gospels describe Jesus’ baptism taking place on the banks of the Jordan River at the hands of John the Baptist, his cousin (Matthew 3, Mark 1:1-11, Luke 3:1-21, John 1:6-34) It’s difficult to know the exact location of Jesus’ baptism. However, archeological evidence, historical writings, and the gospel accounts point to an area on the sout...
The Baptism of Jesus is not the only noteworthy biblical event to feature the Jordan River. In fact, the Jordan River is a major setting for two major Old Testament stories. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness as punishment for failing to trust in the Lord following the Exodus from Egypt, the next generation of Israelites were finally ins...
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. GOD'S WORD® Translation. Then Jesus appeared. He came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. Good News Translation. At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee and came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
Jan 4, 2022 · The Bethany where Jesus was baptized is on the other side of the Jordan, on the east bank of the river. John wanted his readers to know where the ministry of Jesus had all begun. According to John 1:29–34, Jesus came to John the Baptist on the east side of the Jordan and was baptized by him. Later, in John 10:40–41, during a time of intense ...
Jan 30, 2024 · Jesus wasn't baptized for the same reasons that us believers need to be baptized. Instead, his baptism confirms his identity as the Messiah, and demonstrates his willingness to take on humanity to be the perfect atonement for all sin and death. Jesus modeled a key step, baptism, in the life of every believer.
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Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, Acts 7:56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
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Oct 10, 2022 · John the Baptist’s baptism of Jesus could be seen as a priestly presentation of the Ultimate Sacrifice. John’s words the day after the baptism have a decidedly priestly air: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). Jesus’ baptism also showed that He identified with sinners.
