Mark 1:4

In the wilderness John the baptizer began 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 into the wilderness of Judea proclaiming,

Matthew 3:6

and he was baptizing them in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.

Matthew 3:11

"I baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one coming after me is more powerful than I am -- I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 3:2-3

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

John 3:23

John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming to him and being baptized.

Acts 10:37

you know what happened throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John announced:

Acts 13:24-25

Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:3-4

So Paul said, "Into what then were you baptized?" "Into John's baptism," they replied.

Acts 22:16

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, 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 into the wilderness of Judea proclaiming,
Luke 3:2
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
John 3:23
John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming to him and being baptized.
Acts 10:37
you know what happened throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John announced:
Acts 13:24
Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel.
Acts 19:3
So Paul said, "Into what then were you baptized?" "Into John's baptism," they replied.

Remission

Acts 22:16
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on his name.'

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