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Matthew 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,”
Matthew 3:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 3:1
John the Baptist appears 'in those days' after approximately 30 years of silence since chapter 2, introducing Jesus' public ministry. His preaching 'in the wilderness of Judaea' fulfills Isaiah 40:3 and deliberately evokes memories of Israel's wilderness formation as God's people. The wilderness setting symbolizes separation from religious establishment and call to genuine repentance.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 3:1
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“Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.,The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God., קוֹל קוֹרֵא בַּמִּדְבָּר פַּנּוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה יַשְּׁרוּ בָּעֲרָבָה מְסִלָּה לֵאלֹהֵינוּ׃ ,Hark! one calleth: Clear ye in the wilderness the way of the LORD”
“sent from God”
“child”
“Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea”
“among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.”
“Don't be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard, and your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.,But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.,,,,,,,,”
“Into what then were you baptized? They said”
“when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.{TR”
“The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”
“Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.”