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Matthew 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 28

1 And in those days John the Baptist arrives preaching in the deserted places of Judea,

2 and saying, Repent! For the kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.

3 For this is he spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The voice of one crying in the deserted place: Prepare the way of the Lord! Make His paths straight!” Isa. 40:3

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Chapter Summary

1 John preaches: his office: life, and baptism. 7He reprehends the Pharisees, 13 and baptizes Christ in Jordan.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματι ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
ἐρχομένους accompany, appear, bring G2064
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
εἰς against, among, as G1519
ποιεῖτε abide, agree, appoint G4160

Cross-References

People & Context

Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist preaches repentance in the Judean wilderness, baptizing people in the Jordan River and warning the Pharisees of the wrath to come.

Baptism of Jesus

Jesus is baptized by John, after which the Spirit of God descends like a dove and a voice from Heaven declares Him the beloved Son.

Timeline

Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist preaches repentance in the Judean wilderness, baptizing people in the Jordan River and warning the Pharisees of the wrath to come.

Matthew 3:1-12
Baptism of Jesus

Jesus is baptized by John, after which the Spirit of God descends like a dove and a voice from Heaven declares Him the beloved Son.

Matthew 3:13-17

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