Matthew 3:5
New International Version
People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan.

New Living Translation
People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John.

English Standard Version
Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him,

Berean Standard Bible
People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan.

Berean Literal Bible
At that time were going out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan,

King James Bible
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

New King James Version
Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him

New American Standard Bible
At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the region around the Jordan;

NASB 1995
Then Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;

NASB 1977
Then Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea, and all the district around the Jordan;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea, and all the district around the Jordan;

Amplified Bible
At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan;

Christian Standard Bible
Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were going out to him,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to him,

American Standard Version
Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about the Jordan;

Contemporary English Version
From Jerusalem and all Judea and from the Jordan River Valley crowds of people went to John.

English Revised Version
Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him.

Good News Translation
People came to him from Jerusalem, from the whole province of Judea, and from all over the country near the Jordan River.

International Standard Version
Then the people of Jerusalem, all Judea, and the entire region along the Jordan began flocking to him,

Majority Standard Bible
People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan.

NET Bible
Then people from Jerusalem, as well as all Judea and all the region around the Jordan, were going out to him,

New Heart English Bible
Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about Jordan,

Weymouth New Testament
Then large numbers of people went out to him--people from Jerusalem and from all Judaea, and from the whole of the Jordan valley--

World English Bible
Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Then were going forth to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan,

Berean Literal Bible
At that time were going out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan,

Young's Literal Translation
Then were going forth unto him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan,

Smith's Literal Translation
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and the entire region around the Jordan went out to him.

New American Bible
At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around the Jordan were going out to him

New Revised Standard Version
Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then there went out to him, Jerusalem and all of Judaea, and the whole country around Jordan.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then Jerusalem and all Judaea were going out to him, and the whole region, which is around the Jordan.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan,

Godbey New Testament
Then Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the region about the Jordan, were coming out to him,

Haweis New Testament
Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the regions about Jordan,

Mace New Testament
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him:

Weymouth New Testament
Then large numbers of people went out to him--people from Jerusalem and from all Judaea, and from the whole of the Jordan valley--

Worrell New Testament
Then were going forth to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round about the Jordan,

Worsley New Testament
Then went, out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Mission of John the Baptist
4John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. 6Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.…

Cross References
Mark 1:5
People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Luke 3:3
He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

John 1:28
All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Isaiah 40:3
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.

John 3:23
Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.

Acts 13:24
Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Isaiah 11:10-12
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. / On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Zechariah 8:20-23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— / and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” ...

Jeremiah 31:6-9
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out on the hills of Ephraim, ‘Arise, let us go up to Zion, to the LORD our God!’” / For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’ / Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly! ...

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 60:1-5
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. ...

Matthew 11:7-10
As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ...

John 1:23
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

Acts 19:4
Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”


Treasury of Scripture

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

Matthew 4:25
And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

Matthew 11:7-12
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? …

Mark 1:5
And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

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Matthew 3
1. John preaches: his office, life, and baptism.
7. He reprimands the Pharisees,
13. and baptizes Jesus in Jordan.














People went out to him
This phrase indicates a significant movement of individuals towards John the Baptist. The Greek word for "people" here is "ὄχλοι" (ochloi), which often refers to crowds or multitudes. This suggests that John's ministry was drawing considerable attention and interest. Historically, this reflects a time of great expectation among the Jewish people for a messianic figure, and John's call for repentance resonated deeply with them. The act of going out to him signifies a deliberate choice to seek spiritual renewal and transformation.

from Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Jewish life, is mentioned first, highlighting its importance. The city's residents, including religious leaders, were intrigued by John's message. Jerusalem was the location of the Temple, the heart of Jewish worship, and its mention underscores the widespread impact of John's ministry. The journey from Jerusalem to the Jordan River would have been a significant undertaking, indicating the earnestness of those seeking John's baptism.

and all Judea
Judea was the southern region of ancient Israel, encompassing Jerusalem and surrounding areas. The phrase "all Judea" suggests that John's influence extended beyond the city to the broader region. This widespread response indicates a collective yearning for spiritual revival. Judea's mention also emphasizes the fulfillment of prophetic expectations, as the region was central to Jewish identity and history.

and the whole region around the Jordan
The Jordan River holds deep symbolic significance in Jewish history, being the site where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land. The phrase "the whole region around the Jordan" suggests that John's ministry was not confined to a single location but spread throughout the area. This geographical reference highlights the accessibility of John's message to a diverse audience, including those living in rural and less populated areas. The Jordan River, as a place of baptism, symbolizes purification and new beginnings, aligning with John's call for repentance.

(5) All the region round about Jordan.--This would include the whole length of the river-valley, and would therefore take in parts of Peraea, Samaria, Galilee, and Gaulonitis.

Verse 5. - Then. Not merely temporal, as probably in ver. 13, but almost consequential, "thereupon"; so also ver. 15; Matthew 2:7, 16. John's preaching and manner of life were not without effect. Went out; ἐξεπορεύετο (similar in the parallels). Our Lord, when referring to this (Matthew 11:7, 8, 9), uses the commoner ἐξήλθατε, merely indicating the crowds leaving for a while their present surroundings. The synoptists here point rather to the trouble involved and the distance traversed (cf. Mark 6:11 with 12). The singular is used (as often in the Hebrew) because the writer's first thought was of Jerusalem; the other parts were added as an afterthought. All (cf. Matthew 8:34); i.e. from all parts and in large numbers. Judaea. Strictly speaking, this would, of course, include part of the next expression, but the reference here is especially to the hill-country. And all the region round about Jordan; i.e. the inhabitants of the Ghor, the Jordan valley. They presumably came from either side of the river. "Strabo, concerning the plain bordering on Jordan, hath these words: It is a place of an hundred furlongs, all well watered, and full of dwellings" (John Lightfoot, 'Her. Heb.').

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[People] went out
ἐξεπορεύετο (exeporeueto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1607: From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[from] Jerusalem
Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

all
πᾶσα (pasa)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

Judea
Ἰουδαία (Ioudaia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2449: Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

whole
πᾶσα (pasa)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

region around
περίχωρος (perichōros)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4066: From peri and chora; around the region, i.e. Circumjacent.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Jordan.
Ἰορδάνου (Iordanou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2446: Of Hebrew origin; the Jordanes, a river of Palestine.


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