Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea New Living Translation In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, English Standard Version In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Berean Standard Bible In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea Berean Literal Bible Now in those days John the Baptist comes, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, King James Bible In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, New King James Version In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, New American Standard Bible Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, NASB 1995 Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, NASB 1977 Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, Amplified Bible In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea [along the western side of the Dead Sea] and saying, Christian Standard Bible In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea Holman Christian Standard Bible In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea American Standard Version And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Jud�a, saying, Contemporary English Version Years later, John the Baptist started preaching in the desert of Judea. English Revised Version And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, GOD'S WORD® Translation Later, John the Baptizer appeared in the desert of Judea. His message was, Good News Translation At that time John the Baptist came to the desert of Judea and started preaching. International Standard Version About this time, John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the Judean wilderness, Majority Standard Bible In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea NET Bible In those days John the Baptist came into the wilderness of Judea proclaiming, New Heart English Bible And in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea Webster's Bible Translation In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Weymouth New Testament About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea. World English Bible In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in those days John the Immerser comes, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, Berean Literal Bible Now in those days John the Baptist comes, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Young's Literal Translation And in those days cometh John the Baptist, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, Smith's Literal Translation In these days John the Baptist is present, proclaiming in the desert of Judea; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAND in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea. Catholic Public Domain Version Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea, New American Bible In those days John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea New Revised Standard Version In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIN those days came John the Baptist; and he was preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And in those days Yohannan The Baptizer came and was preaching in the desert of Judaea. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIn those days came John the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Godbey New Testament In those days comes John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Haweis New Testament THEN in those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the desert country of Judea, Mace New Testament At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Weymouth New Testament About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea. Worrell New Testament Now in those days comes John, the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, Worsley New Testament Now in those days came John the baptist preaching in the desert part of Judea, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mission of John the Baptist1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”… Cross References 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. Mark 1:2-4 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” / John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:2-4 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, / as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. 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.’” Matthew 11:10 This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ Matthew 11:14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come. Matthew 17:12-13 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. John 1:6-7 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. John 3:28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ Acts 13:24 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 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.” 2 Kings 1:8 “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king. Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. Isaiah 62:10 Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations! Treasury of Scripture In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, those. Luke 3:1,2 John. Matthew 11:11 Matthew 14:2-12 Matthew 16:14 preaching. Isaiah 40:3-6 Mark 1:7 Luke 1:17 the wilderness. Matthew 11:7 Joshua 14:10 Joshua 15:61,62 Jump to Previous Appearance Baptist Baptizer Desert John Judaea Judea Preaching Proclaiming Time Waste WildernessJump to Next Appearance Baptist Baptizer Desert John Judaea Judea Preaching Proclaiming Time Waste WildernessMatthew 3 1. John preaches: his office, life, and baptism.7. He reprimands the Pharisees, 13. and baptizes Jesus in Jordan. In those days This phrase situates the events in a specific historical context, referring to the time when Jesus was about to begin His public ministry. It connects to the period after Jesus' childhood and before His baptism, marking a transition from the silent years of His life to His active ministry. This time frame is significant as it fulfills the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and His forerunner. John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea Persons / Places / Events 1. John the BaptistA pivotal figure in the New Testament, John is known for his role as the forerunner to Jesus Christ. He is characterized by his ascetic lifestyle and his powerful call to repentance. His ministry marks the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. 2. Wilderness of Judea This is the region where John the Baptist conducted his ministry. The wilderness symbolizes a place of preparation and purification, echoing the Israelites' journey through the desert and the prophetic tradition of encountering God in desolate places. 3. Preaching John's primary activity was preaching, specifically calling people to repentance in preparation for the coming Messiah. His message was direct and urgent, emphasizing the need for spiritual renewal. Teaching Points The Call to RepentanceJohn's message is timeless, reminding us of the importance of repentance in our spiritual journey. Repentance is not just a one-time act but a continual turning away from sin and turning towards God. Preparation for Christ's Coming Just as John prepared the way for Jesus' first coming, we are called to prepare our hearts for His return. This involves living a life of holiness and readiness. The Wilderness Experience The wilderness is often a place of testing and growth. In our own lives, we may experience "wilderness" seasons that God uses to refine and prepare us for greater purposes. Boldness in Proclaiming Truth John's fearless proclamation of truth, even in the face of opposition, challenges us to be bold in sharing the Gospel and standing firm in our faith.III. (1) John the Baptist.--For the birth and early life of the forerunner of the Christ, see Notes on. Luke 1. The manner in which he is mentioned here shows that his name was already well known to all readers of the Gospel. So, in like manner, Josephus names him as popularly known by the same title (Ant. xviii. 5, ? 2), and describes his work as that of a preacher of repentance in nearly the same terms as St. Matthew. The symbolism of ablution as the outward sign of inward purification was, of course, derived from the Mosaic ritual. It was ordered for the consecration of the priests (Exodus 29:4; Leviticus 8:6), for the purification of the leper and other unclean persons (Leviticus 14:8; Leviticus 15:31-32). It had received a fresh prominence from the language of Isaiah 1:16, of Ezekiel 36:25, of Zechariah 13:1, and probably (though the date of the practice cannot be fixed with certainty) from its being used on the admission of proselytes, male or female, from heathenism. The question asked by the priests and Levites in John 1:25 implies that it was expected as one of the signs of the coming of the Messiah, probably as the result of the prophecies just referred to. That which distinguished the baptism of John from all previous forms of the same symbolism was, that it was not for those only who were affected by a special uncleanness, nor for the heathen only, but for all. All were alike unclean, and needed purification, and their coming to the baptism was in itself a confession that they were so. The baptism was, as the name implied, an immersion, and commonly, though not necessarily, in running water. . . . Verses 1-12. - THE HERALD. (Parallel passages: Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-18.) His public appearance and proclamation (vers. 1, 2), as foretold by Scripture (ver. 3). His Elijah-like dress (ver. 4). He is listened to by multitudes (vers. 5, 6). His faithful warning to typical Jews, and his pointing not to himself, but to the Coming One (vers. 7-12). The date at which he appeared is stated, in Luke 3:1, to have been "in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar; i.e. between August, A.D. 28, and August, A.D. 29" (Schurer, I. 2, p. 31). Verse 1. - In those days; and in those days (Revised Version). Probably merely contrasting those past days of the beginning of the gospel with the present, when the evangelist wrote (cf. Matthew 24:19, 22, where the days yet future are contrasted with those present). In Mark 1:9 the expression is used directly of the Lord's baptism. And (Revised Version); δέ; Hebrew usage taking up the narrative (cf. Joshua 1:1; Judges 1:1; Ruth 1:1; Esther 1:1). Came; cometh (Revised Version); historic present (cf. Matthew 2:19); παραγίνεται, here equivalent to "come forward publicly," make one's public appearance (cf. especially Luke 12:51; Hebrews 9:11; also especially 1 Macc. 4:46; also infra, ver. 13 and Matthew 2:1). John; Johanan. The name occurs first as that of a high priest in, apparently, the days of Rehoboam (1 Chronicles 6:9, 10, Authorized Version). "The Lord is gracious" was a fitting title for one born by the special grace of God, and sent to be the herald of his grace to all men (Titus 2:11). The Baptist.(1) The Jews were far from having attained the simplicity of our present system, by which each person has both a family and a Christian name, and is thus designated with sufficient exactness for all the ordinary purposes of life. Their custom of name-giving was, and still largely is, as follows: (a) A Hebrew name is given to the child at circumcision. This is the holy name, and is used at all strictly religious ceremonies; e.g. when called to read the Law in the synagogue. (b) Each person has a name whereby he is known among the Gentiles. This is, at the present time, the name used for business and social purposes, and may be either Hebrew or of some ether language. It is usually connected, either in sound or meaning, with the holy name. So Paul and Saul, Didymus and Thomas (for numerous examples, cf. Hamburger, 'Real-Encycl.,' vol. 2. pp. 831-836. Lowe, 'Memorbook of Nurnberg,' pp. 18-28: 1881). . . . Greek InἘν (En) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. those ἐκείναις (ekeinais) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. days ἡμέραις (hēmerais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative 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. Baptist βαπτιστὴς (baptistēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 910: From baptizo; a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner. came, παραγίνεται (paraginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3854: From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. preaching κηρύσσων (kēryssōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. wilderness ἐρήμῳ (erēmō) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2048: Lonesome, i.e. waste. of Judea Ἰουδαίας (Ioudaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2449: Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. Links Matthew 3:1 NIVMatthew 3:1 NLT Matthew 3:1 ESV Matthew 3:1 NASB Matthew 3:1 KJV Matthew 3:1 BibleApps.com Matthew 3:1 Biblia Paralela Matthew 3:1 Chinese Bible Matthew 3:1 French Bible Matthew 3:1 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptizer came (Matt. Mat Mt) |