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Mark 1:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Mark 1:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 1 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. for: or, unto”
Mark 1:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 1:4
John 'was baptizing in the wilderness' (ἐγένετο βαπτίζων ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ)—the imperfect tense indicates ongoing ministry over time. The wilderness location symbolizes return to Israel's origins, calling Israel to covenant faithfulness. He preached 'baptism of repentance for remission of sins' (βάπτισμα μετανοίας εἰς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν). Baptisma signifies ritual washing—immersion symbolizing cleansing. Metanoias indicates radical reorientation from sin to God—not merely regret but transformation of mind and life. The phrase 'for remission of sins' expresses purpose—baptism accompanied by repentance l...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 1:4
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“Into what then were you baptized? They said”
“when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.{TR”
“immersed} by him in the Jordan”
“because there was much water there. They came”
“the word of God came to John”
“John the Baptizer came”
“be baptized”
“immerse} you in water for repentance”
“which was proclaimed throughout all Judea”