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Mark 1:3-5 The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry

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.

Cross References for Mark 1:3-5

Matthew 3:3 - This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the desert,... Click to read the verse Matthew 3:3 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:3

1 Thessalonians 3:11 - Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:11

Luke 3:4 - As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the de... Click to read the verse Luke 3:4 Click to read the verse Luke 3:4

John 1:23 - John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ... Click to read the verse John 1:23 Click to read the verse John 1:23

Luke 3:4-6 - As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the de... Click to read the verse Luke 3:4-6 Click to read the verse Luke 3:4-6

Acts 18:25 - He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about ... Click to read the verse Acts 18:25 Click to read the verse Acts 18:25

Isaiah 40:3-5 - A voice of one calling: “In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilde... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3-5

Mark 6:12 - They went out and preached that people should repent. Click to read the verse Mark 6:12 Click to read the verse Mark 6:12

John 1:15 - John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes... Click to read the verse John 1:15 Click to read the verse John 1:15

John 1:19-34 - John the Baptist Denies Being the Christ Now this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusal... Click to read the verse John 1:19-34 Click to read the verse John 1:19-34

John 3:28-36 - You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ but am sent ahead of him.’ Click to read the verse John 3:28-36 Click to read the verse John 3:28-36