Thematic Bible
Matthew 3:1 (show verse)
In these days John the Baptist is present, proclaiming in the desert of Judea;
Matthew 3:2 (show verse)
And saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.
Matthew 3:3 (show verse)
For this is he spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, A voice of him crying in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.
Matthew 3:4 (show verse)
And this John had his garment from camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:5 (show verse)
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan;
Matthew 3:6 (show verse)
And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins.
Matthew 3:7 (show verse)
And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has indicated to you to flee from the wrath about to come?
Matthew 3:8 (show verse)
Do ye therefore fruit worthy of repentance.
Matthew 3:9 (show verse)
And think not to say in yourselves we have Abraham a father; for I say to you that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham.
Matthew 3:10 (show verse)
And now also the axe lies at the root of the trees; therefore every one not making good fruit is cut off and cast into fire.
Matthew 3:11 (show verse)
I truly immerse you in water to repentance; but he coming after me is stronger than I, whose shoes I am not fit to lift up; he shall immerse in the Holy Spirit, and fire
Matthew 3:12 (show verse)
Whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and gather his wheat into the store; but he will burn down the chaff in inextinguishable fire.
Matthew 3:13 (show verse)
Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him.
Matthew 3:14 (show verse)
And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me?
Matthew 3:15 (show verse)
And Jesus having answered said to him, Permit now; for so it is suitable for us to complete all justice: then he permitted him.
Matthew 3:16 (show verse)
And Jesus, having been immersed, went up straight from the water, and, behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him.
Matthew 3:17 (show verse)
And behold a voice from the heavens, saying, This is my dearly beloved Son, in whom I was contented.