Mark 1:4

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 1:77

to give His people knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins.

Matthew 3:1-2

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea

Matthew 3:6

and they were baptized by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water for repentance, but the One who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove His sandals. He Himself will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 3:2-3

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized,

Acts 10:37

You know the events that took place throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:

Acts 13:24-25

Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:3-4

“Then what baptism were you baptized with?” he asked them.

“With John’s baptism,” they replied.

Acts 22:16

And now, why delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name.’

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Remission

Bible References

Did

Matthew 3:1
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Wilderness of Judea
Luke 3:2
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, God’s word came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
John 3:23
John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized,
Acts 10:37
You know the events that took place throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:
Acts 13:24
Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Acts 19:3
“Then what baptism were you baptized with?” he asked them.

“With John’s baptism,” they replied.

Remission

Acts 22:16
And now, why delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name.’

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