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Mark 1:1-8

1 John the Baptist Prepares the Way
The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet:
“I will send my messenger ahead of you,
who will prepare your way”—

3 “a voice of one calling in the desert,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”

4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

7 And this was his message: “After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.

8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Cross References for Mark 1:1-8

Hebrews 1:2 - but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, an... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:2

Matthew 4:3 - The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Click to read the verse Matthew 4:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:3

Luke 1:35 - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will ov... Click to read the verse Luke 1:35 Click to read the verse Luke 1:35

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him sha... Click to read the verse John 3:16 Click to read the verse John 3:16

Romans 8:32 - He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with h... Click to read the verse Romans 8:32 Click to read the verse Romans 8:32

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

Matthew 3:17 - And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:17

Matthew 17:5 - While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “T... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:5

Romans 8:3 - For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:3 Click to read the verse Romans 8:3

John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that b... Click to read the verse John 20:31 Click to read the verse John 20:31

Hebrews 4:14 - Jesus the Great High Priest Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through t... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:14

John 1:49 - Then Nathanael declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” Click to read the verse John 1:49 Click to read the verse John 1:49

Romans 1:9 - God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how con... Click to read the verse Romans 1:9 Click to read the verse Romans 1:9

Hebrews 1:1-2 - The Son Superior to Angels In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at man... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:1-2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:1-2

1 John 5:11-12 - And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-12 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-12

Luke 2:10-11 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be ... Click to read the verse Luke 2:10-11 Click to read the verse Luke 2:10-11

John 6:69 - We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Click to read the verse John 6:69 Click to read the verse John 6:69

Mark 3:11 - Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of... Click to read the verse Mark 3:11 Click to read the verse Mark 3:11

Psalms 2:7 - I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become you... Click to read the verse Psalms 2:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 2:7

Matthew 14:33 - Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Click to read the verse Matthew 14:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:33

Hosea 1:2 - Hosea’s Wife and Children When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him, “Go... Click to read the verse Hosea 1:2 Click to read the verse Hosea 1:2

John 9:35 - Spiritual Blindness Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “... Click to read the verse John 9:35 Click to read the verse John 9:35

1 John 1:1-3 - The Word of Life That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen wit... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-3

Luke 1:2 - just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:2 Click to read the verse Luke 1:2

John 15:27 - And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. Click to read the verse John 15:27 Click to read the verse John 15:27

Hebrews 6:1 - Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:1

John 1:34 - I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.” Click to read the verse John 1:34 Click to read the verse John 1:34

Romans 1:1-4 - Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Click to read the verse Romans 1:1-4 Click to read the verse Romans 1:1-4

Acts 1:1-2 - Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to... Click to read the verse Acts 1:1-2 Click to read the verse Acts 1:1-2

Luke 1:2-3 - just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:2-3 Click to read the verse Luke 1:2-3

2 Corinthians 1:19 - For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was n... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19

2 Corinthians 10:14 - We are not going too far in our boasting, as would be the case if we had not come to you, for w... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:14