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Mark 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Baptism of Jesus
“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.”
Mark 1:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 1:9
This verse records Jesus' baptism: 'Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan' (ἦλθεν Ἰησοῦς ἀπὸ Ναζαρὲτ τῆς Γαλιλαίας καὶ ἐβαπτίσθη εἰς τὸν Ἰορδάνην ὑπὸ Ἰωάννου). The passive voice 'was baptized' indicates Jesus submitted to John's baptism, though He had no sin to repent of. Matthew 3:13-15 records that Jesus insisted on baptism to 'fulfill all righteousness'—identifying with sinful humanity whom He came to save. Jesus' baptism inaugurated His public ministry and foreshadowed His death (a baptism into judgment, Luke 12:50). The location 'Nazareth of Galilee' emph...
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Cross-References for Mark 1:9
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“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets”
“to be baptized by him.”
“when all the people were baptized”