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Matthew 3:11-14 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

13 The Baptism of Jesus
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

Cross References for Matthew 3:11-14

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

Hebrews 10:22 - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts spri... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

John 1:16 - From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. Click to read the verse John 1:16 Click to read the verse John 1:16

1 Peter 5:5 - Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5

1 Kings 3:9 - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9

John 14:26 - But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all th... Click to read the verse John 14:26 Click to read the verse John 14:26

Zechariah 13:9 - This third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:9 Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:9

Revelation 4:5 - From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. Before the throne, s... Click to read the verse Revelation 4:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 4:5

Isaiah 6:6 - Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:6

Deuteronomy 23:11 - But as evening approaches he is to wash himself, and at sunset he may return to the camp. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:11 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:11

1 Corinthians 12:13 - For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Luke 7:6-7 - So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say t... Click to read the verse Luke 7:6-7 Click to read the verse Luke 7:6-7

Revelation 15:2 - And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those w... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:2

Isaiah 44:3 - For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Sp... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:3

Isaiah 59:20-21 - “The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,” declares the Lord. Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:20-21

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

Numbers 31:23 - and anything else that can withstand fire must be put through the fire, and then it will be cle... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:23 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:23

Mark 1:7 - And this was his message: “After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose san... Click to read the verse Mark 1:7 Click to read the verse Mark 1:7

John 1:27 - He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” Click to read the verse John 1:27 Click to read the verse John 1:27

2 Corinthians 4:5 - For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Je... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5

Luke 1:17 - And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the... Click to read the verse Luke 1:17 Click to read the verse Luke 1:17

Matthew 8:8 - The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:8

Luke 3:3 - He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgi... Click to read the verse Luke 3:3 Click to read the verse Luke 3:3

Luke 1:32 - He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the th... Click to read the verse Luke 1:32 Click to read the verse Luke 1:32

Isaiah 4:4 - The Lord will wash away the filth of the women of Zion; he will cleanse the bloodstains from Je... Click to read the verse Isaiah 4:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 4:4

Isaiah 9:5 - Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burn... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:5

Acts 2:3 - They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Click to read the verse Acts 2:3 Click to read the verse Acts 2:3

John 1:33 - I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The... Click to read the verse John 1:33 Click to read the verse John 1:33

John 3:5 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of... Click to read the verse John 3:5 Click to read the verse John 3:5

Malachi 3:2-4 - But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a ... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:2-4 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:2-4

Acts 2:2-4 - Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house... Click to read the verse Acts 2:2-4 Click to read the verse Acts 2:2-4

Galatians 3:27-28 - for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Click to read the verse Galatians 3:27-28 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:27-28

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

Acts 19:4 - Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the on... Click to read the verse Acts 19:4 Click to read the verse Acts 19:4

John 1:33-34 - I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The... Click to read the verse John 1:33-34 Click to read the verse John 1:33-34

Luke 3:16 - John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the ... Click to read the verse Luke 3:16 Click to read the verse Luke 3:16

Mark 1:4 - And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the ... Click to read the verse Mark 1:4 Click to read the verse Mark 1:4

Matthew 3:6 - Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Click to read the verse Matthew 3:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:6

Acts 1:5 - For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Click to read the verse Acts 1:5 Click to read the verse Acts 1:5

Acts 11:16 - Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized w... Click to read the verse Acts 11:16 Click to read the verse Acts 11:16

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 3:23-36 - Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people ... Click to read the verse John 3:23-36 Click to read the verse John 3:23-36

Acts 11:15-16 - “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Click to read the verse Acts 11:15-16 Click to read the verse Acts 11:15-16

John 1:30 - This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was ... Click to read the verse John 1:30 Click to read the verse John 1:30

Mark 1:7-8 - And this was his message: “After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose san... Click to read the verse Mark 1:7-8 Click to read the verse Mark 1:7-8

John 1:26-27 - “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. Click to read the verse John 1:26-27 Click to read the verse John 1:26-27

Luke 7:6 - So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say t... Click to read the verse Luke 7:6 Click to read the verse Luke 7:6

John 3:25 - An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of cer... Click to read the verse John 3:25 Click to read the verse John 3:25

Acts 13:25 - As John was completing his work, he said: ‘Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he... Click to read the verse Acts 13:25 Click to read the verse Acts 13:25

Mark 1:8 - I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Click to read the verse Mark 1:8 Click to read the verse Mark 1:8

John 1:26 - “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. Click to read the verse John 1:26 Click to read the verse John 1:26