Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zachariah, in the Desert. And John went into all the region about the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. As it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah. The voice of one crying in the desert, Prepare the way for God, make straight paths for him. read more.
Every ravine shall be filled up, Every hill and mountain shall be laid low, The crooked shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. So John used to say to the crowd of those who were going out to be baptized by him. "You breed of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Then bring forth fruit befitting your penitence, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our father." I tell you that God is able to raise up sons to Abraham out of these stones. And now truly the axe is already laid at the root of the trees. So every tree which is not bearing good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." And the crowd began to ask him questions. "What shall we do then?" they asked. In reply he said to them. "If you have two shirts share with him who has none; and let him who has food do the same." There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" And he said to them, "Exact no more than the sum allowed you." The soldiers also repeatedly questioned him, saying, "And we, what shall we do?" "Do not intimidate any one," he replied, "nor lay false charges, and be content with your pay."

during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zachariah, in the Desert. And John went into all the region about the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. As it is written in the book of the prophet Isaiah. The voice of one crying in the desert, Prepare the way for God, make straight paths for him. read more.
Every ravine shall be filled up, Every hill and mountain shall be laid low, The crooked shall be made straight, And the rough roads smooth; And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. So John used to say to the crowd of those who were going out to be baptized by him. "You breed of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Then bring forth fruit befitting your penitence, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our father." I tell you that God is able to raise up sons to Abraham out of these stones. And now truly the axe is already laid at the root of the trees. So every tree which is not bearing good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." And the crowd began to ask him questions. "What shall we do then?" they asked. In reply he said to them. "If you have two shirts share with him who has none; and let him who has food do the same." There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" And he said to them, "Exact no more than the sum allowed you." The soldiers also repeatedly questioned him, saying, "And we, what shall we do?" "Do not intimidate any one," he replied, "nor lay false charges, and be content with your pay."

from his baptism by John down to the day on which he was taken up from us, one should join us a witness to his resurrection." Verse ConceptsBeginning Of SalvationContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Is Risen

Then Jerusalem began to go out to him, and all Judea, and the whole neighborhood of the Jordan, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when John saw that many of the Pharisees and Sadducees were coming for baptism, he said: "O brood of vipers! Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Then bring forth fruit worthy of repentance.


At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" But Jesus answered, "Permit it now, for so it is fitting for us to fulfill every religious duty." read more.
Then he consented. And after Jesus was baptized, as soon as he rose out of the water, lo! the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon him,

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves. Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From HeavenWhy Do People Not Do This?Man's Teaching

In the desert came John who baptized, and preached a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; and all the land of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem, kept going out to him, and were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.

I have baptized you in water, but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit." It was at that time that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan; and as soon as he rose from the water he saw the sky cleft asunder, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him,

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me!" Verse ConceptsMan's Teaching

So John used to say to the crowd of those who were going out to be baptized by him. "You breed of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Then bring forth fruit befitting your penitence, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our father." I tell you that God is able to raise up sons to Abraham out of these stones.

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

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Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying, Verse ConceptsJohn The BaptistThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenBaptised By JohnChrist's BaptismJesus PrayingBaptismTrinity

On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; but the Pharisees and lawyers who had refused his baptism, frustrated God's purpose for themselves.

"Was John's baptism from heaven or from man?" Verse ConceptsGod Acts From HeavenMan's TeachingBaptism

so they questioned him, saying, "Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" "I indeed am baptizing in water," John said in reply, "but in your midst stands One whom you do not recognize,

This happened in Bethany, beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. Verse ConceptsBeyond JordanBaptism

I myself did not recognize him; I only came baptizing in water, in order that he might be openly shown to Israel." Verse ConceptsManifesting (making Something Clear)Messianic HopeWater For BaptismNot Knowing About ChristMaking Christ KnownSalvation For IsraelWhy It Happened

And I did not recognize him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and resting upon him, is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritSending Of The Holy SpiritMissionaries, Call OfPromises Of The Holy SpiritAbiding With GodGod Going DownWater For BaptismNot Knowing About Christ

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismJohn The BaptistWater For BaptismBaptised By JohnBaptism

and went away again across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing at first, and there he remained. Verse ConceptsJohn The Baptist


"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First

"Then I remembered the words of the Lord, how he used to say, "John indeed baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.' Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritJohn's BaptismBaptism, practice ofPromises Of The Holy SpiritWater For BaptismRemembering ChristBaptism

"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John." "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance," answered Paul, "telling the people to believe on One who was coming after him, namely, on Jesus."

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves. Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From HeavenWhy Do People Not Do This?Man's Teaching

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismJohn The BaptistWater For BaptismBaptised By JohnBaptism

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First



On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

"I indeed am baptizing in water," John said in reply, "but in your midst stands One whom you do not recognize, Verse ConceptsIgnorance, Of ChristWater For BaptismNot Knowing About ChristChrist With People On Earth

"before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismSigns Of Repentance

"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John." Verse ConceptsBaptised By JohnBaptism


Then bring forth fruit befitting your penitence, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our father." I tell you that God is able to raise up sons to Abraham out of these stones. And now truly the axe is already laid at the root of the trees. So every tree which is not bearing good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." And the crowd began to ask him questions. "What shall we do then?" they asked. In reply he said to them. read more.
"If you have two shirts share with him who has none; and let him who has food do the same." There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" And he said to them, "Exact no more than the sum allowed you." The soldiers also repeatedly questioned him, saying, "And we, what shall we do?" "Do not intimidate any one," he replied, "nor lay false charges, and be content with your pay."

When they heard these words they were stung to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles. "Men and brothers, what shall we do?" "Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

After he had sent the people away and gone into the house, his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable about the weeds in the field." Verse ConceptsTeachablenessCrowds AvoidedFigurative FieldsEntering HousesChrist With His Disciples

When he was alone his followers and the Twelve began asking about the parables. Verse ConceptsTeachablenessIsolated PersonsQuestioning ChristTwelve DisciplesJesus Using Parables

After he had left the crowd and gone indoors his disciples began asking him about the parable. Verse ConceptsTeachablenessEntering HousesQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

So they asked him, "How is it that the Scribes say that Elijah must first come?" Verse ConceptsTeachablenessTeachers Of The LawPeople Going BeforeWhy Do Others Do This?


When indoors the disciples began to question Jesus again about this, and he said: Verse ConceptsTeachablenessQuestioning ChristThe Disciples Words

"Tell us when these things shall be, and what shall be the sign that all these predictions are about to be fulfilled." Verse ConceptsTeachablenessSigns Of Christ's ReturnWhen?

It happened he was praying in a certain place, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him, "Master, teach us how to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Verse ConceptsHabitsJohn The BaptistTeachablenessChrist TeachingThe Disciples WordsDisciples Of John The BaptistEnd Of ActionsJesus PrayingPraying For OthersPrayingFinishing Strong

A ruler put this question to him. "Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Verse Conceptseternal life, nature ofeagernessRulersTeachersTeachablenessSeeking LifeGood PeopleDoing God's Works

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"What are we to do habitually," they asked him, "that we may keep working the words of God?" Verse ConceptsTeachablenessDoing God's WorksWorking For GodWorking For The Lordworkingorder

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves. Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From HeavenWhy Do People Not Do This?Man's Teaching

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismJohn The BaptistWater For BaptismBaptised By JohnBaptism

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First



On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

"I indeed am baptizing in water," John said in reply, "but in your midst stands One whom you do not recognize, Verse ConceptsIgnorance, Of ChristWater For BaptismNot Knowing About ChristChrist With People On Earth

"before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismSigns Of Repentance

"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John." Verse ConceptsBaptised By JohnBaptism

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

"For John came to you in the road of righteousness, and you did not give credence to him; but the tax-gatherers and the harlots gave credence to him. But you, although you saw this, did not even then change your minds and give credence to him. Verse ConceptsPrejudiceRepentance, Importance OfUnbelief, As Response To GodWay, TheSkepticismBelieving ProphetsNot Believing PeoplePeople Changing Their MindsRepentancePeople Who Did RightRewards Of Ritual

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves. Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From HeavenWhy Do People Not Do This?Man's Teaching

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismJohn The BaptistWater For BaptismBaptised By JohnBaptism

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First



On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John; Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismPrejudiceTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsBaptised By JohnBaptismtaxes

"I indeed am baptizing in water," John said in reply, "but in your midst stands One whom you do not recognize, Verse ConceptsIgnorance, Of ChristWater For BaptismNot Knowing About ChristChrist With People On Earth

"before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Verse ConceptsJohn's BaptismSigns Of Repentance

"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John." Verse ConceptsBaptised By JohnBaptism

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?" Verse ConceptsSinnersTeachablenessBaptised By JohnOne's Deeds

After this he went forth and noticed a tax-gatherer, named Levi, sitting at the tax-office, and said to him, "Follow me." Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus ChristChristlikenessApostles, Descriptiondiscipleship, nature ofInstructions About Followingtaxes