Matthew 3:13

The Baptism of Jesus · Matthew 3:13–17
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Translations

Modern
At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
Traditional
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
Literal
Then Jesus comes from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptized by him.
Latin
Tunc venit Jesus a Galilæa in Jordanem ad Joannem, ut baptizaretur ab eo.

Original

Greek
English
At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Baptism

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:9–11 Luke 3:21–22 John 1:29–34

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jordan River

Topics

Baptism: John's Baptism: Sanctioned by Christ's Submission to It Jesus, the Christ: Is Immersed by John in the Jordan River John: Baptizes Jesus Jordan: John the Baptist Immerses Jesus In The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Submitting to Ordinances the River Jordan: Remarkable Events Connected With: Baptism of Our Lord