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Matthew 3:1-6 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

1 John the Baptist Prepares the Way
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea

2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the desert,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’”

4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had 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 of the Jordan.

6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

Cross References for Matthew 3:1-6

Luke 1:76 - And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 1:76 Click to read the verse Luke 1:76

Luke 1:80 - And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared pu... Click to read the verse Luke 1:80 Click to read the verse Luke 1:80

Matthew 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:8

Judges 1:16 - The descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up from the City of Palms with the me... Click to read the verse Judges 1:16 Click to read the verse Judges 1:16

Matthew 11:11 - I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John th... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11

Joshua 14:10 - “Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time ... Click to read the verse Joshua 14:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 14:10

1 Kings 2:34 - So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and struck down Joab and killed him, and he was buried on hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:34 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:34

2 Samuel 15:23 - The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:23 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:23

Matthew 11:7 - As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you g... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:7

Luke 7:24 - After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go ou... Click to read the verse Luke 7:24 Click to read the verse Luke 7:24

Matthew 16:14 - They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one ... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:14

Luke 1:13-17 - But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:13-17 Click to read the verse Luke 1:13-17

Mark 1:15 - “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Click to read the verse Mark 1:15 Click to read the verse Mark 1:15

Matthew 21:32 - For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:32

Acts 13:24-25 - Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel. Click to read the verse Acts 13:24-25 Click to read the verse Acts 13:24-25

John 1:15-36 - John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes... Click to read the verse John 1:15-36 Click to read the verse John 1:15-36

Isaiah 40:3-6 - 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 40:3-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:3-6

Matthew 21:25-27 - John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” They discussed it amon... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25-27 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:25-27

Matthew 17:12-13 - But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him e... Click to read the verse Matthew 17:12-13 Click to read the verse Matthew 17:12-13

Matthew 14:2-14 - and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is w... Click to read the verse Matthew 14:2-14 Click to read the verse Matthew 14:2-14

Acts 19:3-4 - So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” “John’s baptism,” they replied. Click to read the verse Acts 19:3-4 Click to read the verse Acts 19:3-4

Luke 3:1-20 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Po... Click to read the verse Luke 3:1-20 Click to read the verse Luke 3:1-20

Joshua 15:61-62 - In the desert: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, Click to read the verse Joshua 15:61-62 Click to read the verse Joshua 15:61-62

Mark 6:16-29 - But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, the man I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” Click to read the verse Mark 6:16-29 Click to read the verse Mark 6:16-29

John 1:6-8 - There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. Click to read the verse John 1:6-8 Click to read the verse John 1:6-8

John 3:27-36 - To this John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. Click to read the verse John 3:27-36 Click to read the verse John 3:27-36

Mark 1:3-8 - “a voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for h... Click to read the verse Mark 1:3-8 Click to read the verse Mark 1:3-8

Acts 1:22 - beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these mus... Click to read the verse Acts 1:22 Click to read the verse Acts 1:22

Matthew 24:26 - “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the desert,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in t... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:26