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Matthew 3

Matt. 3:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
those
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
days
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
came
paraginomai (Greek #3854)
to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
KJV usage: come, go, be present.
Pronounce: par-ag-in'-om-ahee
Origin: from 3844 and 1096
John
Ioannes (Greek #2491)
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: John.
Pronounce: ee-o-an'-nace
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03110)
o the Baptist
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Baptistes (Greek #910)
a baptizer, as an epithet of Christ's forerunner
KJV usage: Baptist.
Pronounce: bap-tis-tace'
Origin: from 907
, preaching
kerusso (Greek #2784)
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
KJV usage: preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.
Pronounce: kay-roos'-so
Origin: of uncertain affinity
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the wilderness
eremos (Greek #2048)
lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, 5561 being implied)
KJV usage: desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.
Pronounce: er'-ay-mos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
of Judea
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Ioudaia (Greek #2449)
the Judaean land (i.e. Judaea), a region of Palestine
KJV usage: Judaea.
Pronounce: ee-oo-dah'-yah
Origin: feminine of 2453 (with 1093 implied)
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1-17:  John preaches:
his office, life, and baptism.
7-12:  He reprehends the Pharisees,
13-17:  and baptizes Christ in Jordan.
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John.
Matt. 11:11• 11{i}Verily I say to you, that there is not arisen among [the] born of women a greater than John the Baptist. But he who is a little one in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.{/i} (Matt. 11:11)
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Matt. 14:2‑14• 2{i}and said to his servants, This is John the Baptist: he is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force in him.{/i}
3{i}For Herod had seized John, and had bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias the wife of Philip his brother.{/i}
4{i}For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.{/i}
5{i}And [while] desiring to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they held him for a prophet.{/i}
6{i}But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod;{/i}
7{i}whereupon he promised with oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.{/i}
8{i}But she, being set on by her mother, says, Give me here upon a dish the head of John the Baptist.{/i}
9{i}And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.{/i}
10{i}And he sent and beheaded John in the prison;{/i}
11{i}and his head was brought upon a dish, and was given to the damsel, and she carried [it] to her mother.{/i}
12{i}And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and came and brought word to Jesus.{/i}
13{i}And Jesus, having heard it, went away thence by ship to a desert place apart.{/i}
14{i}And going out he saw a great crowd, and was moved with compassion about them, and healed their infirm.{/i}
(Matt. 14:2‑14)
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Matt. 16:14• 14{i}And they said, Some, John the Baptist; and others, Elias; and others again, Jeremias or one of the prophets.{/i} (Matt. 16:14)
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Matt. 17:12‑13• 12{i}But I say unto you that Elias has already come, and they have not known him, but have done unto him whatever they would. Thus also the Son of man is about to suffer from them.{/i}
13{i}Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptist.{/i}
(Matt. 17:12‑13)
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Matt. 21:25‑27,32• 25{i}The baptism of John, whence was it? of heaven or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we should say, Of heaven, he will say to us, Why then have ye not believed him?{/i}
26{i}but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.{/i}
27{i}And answering Jesus they said, We do not know. He also said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.{/i}
32For John came in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the tax-gatherers and the harlots believed him. And ye, when ye saw, regretted not afterward to believe him.
(Matt. 21:25‑27,32)
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Mark 1:4,15• 4{i}There came John baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins.{/i}
15{i}and saying,{/i} The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn nigh. Repent and believe in the glad tidings.
(Mark 1:4,15)
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Mark 6:16‑29• 16{i}But Herod when he heard [it] said, John whom I beheaded, he it is; he is risen [from among the dead].{/i}
17{i}For the same Herod had sent and seized John, and had bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her.{/i}
18{i}For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother.{/i}
19{i}But Herodias kept it [in her mind] against him, and wished to kill him, and could not:{/i}
20{i}for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe;{/i} and having heard him, did much, and listened gladly.
21{i}And a holiday being come, when Herod, on his birthday, made a supper to his grandees, and to the chiliarchs, and the chief [men] of Galilee;{/i}
22{i}and{/i} the daughter of the same Herodias {i}having come in, and danced, pleased Herod and those that were with [him] at table; and the king said to the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt and I will give it thee.{/i}
23{i}And he swore to her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask me I will give thee, to half of my kingdom.{/i}
24{i}And she went out, and said to her mother, What should I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.{/i}
25{i}And immediately going in with haste to the king, she asked, saying, I desire that thou give me directly upon a dish the head of John the Baptist.{/i}
26{i}And the king, [while] made very sorry, on account of the oaths and those lying at table with [him] would not break his word with her.{/i}
27{i}And immediately the king, having sent one of the guard, ordered his head to be brought. And he went out and beheaded him in the prison,{/i}
28{i}and brought his head upon a dish, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother.{/i}
29{i}And his disciples having heard [it], came and took up his body, and laid it in a tomb.{/i}
(Mark 6:16‑29)
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Luke 1:13‑17,76• 13But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias, because thy supplication has been heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
14And he shall be to thee joy and rejoicing: and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15He shall be great before [the] Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with [the] Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb.
16And many of the sons of Israel shall he turn to [the] Lord their God.
17And he shall go before him in [the] spirit and power of Elias, to turn hearts of fathers to children, and disobedient ones to [the] thoughts of just [men] to make ready for [the] Lord a prepared people.
76And thou, child, shalt be called [the] prophet of [the] Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of [the] Lord to make ready his ways;
(Luke 1:13‑17,76)
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Luke 3:2‑20• 2in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, {i}[the] word of God{/i} came upon John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.
3{i}And he{/i} came into all the district round the Jordan, preaching [the] baptism of repentance for [the] remission of sins
4{i}as it is written in [the] book of [the] words of Esaias the prophet:{/i} Voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
5Every gorge shall be filled up, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked [places] shall become straight [paths], and the rough places smooth ways.
6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
7{i}He said therefore to the crowds which went out to be baptized by him, Offspring of vipers, who has forewarned you to flee from the coming wrath?{/i}
8{i}Produce therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and begin not to say in yourselves,{/i} We have Abraham for [our] father; for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
9{i}And{/i} now also the axe is applied to the root of the trees; every tree therefore not producing good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.
10And the crowds asked him, saying, What should we do then?
11He answering says to them, He that has two coats let him give to him that has none; and he that has food let him do likewise.
12{i}And{/i} tax-gatherers came {i}also{/i} to be baptized, {i}and they said to him,{/i} Master what should we do?
13And he said to them, Take no more [money] than what is appointed to you.
14{i}And the soldiers also{/i} asked him, saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Oppress no one, nor accuse falsely; and be content with your pay.
15{i}But as the people were in expectation, and all were reasoning in their hearts concerning John whether he might be the Christ,{/i}
16{i}John answered all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water, but the mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not fit to unloose; he shall baptize you with [the] Holy Spirit and fire;{/i}
17whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.
18Exhorting them many other things also, he announced [his] glad tidings to the people.
19But Herod the Tetrarch being reproved by him as to Herodias the wife of his brother, and as to all the wicked things which Herod had done,
20added this also to all [the rest], that he shut up John in prison.
(Luke 3:2‑20)
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John 1:6‑8,15‑36• 6There was a man sent from God—his name John.
7The same came for witness that he might witness about the light , that all might believe through him.
8He was not the light, but that he might witness about the light.
15John witnesseth about him, and hath cried, saying, This was he of whom I said, He that cometh after me is become before me, for he was before me,
16and of his fullness all we received, and grace for grace.
17For the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
18No one hath seen God at any time: the only-begotten Son who is in the bosom of the Father—he declared [him].
19And this is the witness of John when the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and Levites that they might ask him, Who art thou?
20And he confessed, and denied not, and confessed, I am not the Christ.
21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he saith, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No.
22They said therefore to him, Who art thou, that we may give an answer to those that sent us? What sayest thou of thyself?
23He said, I [am the] voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of Jehovah, as said Isaiah the prophet.
24And they were sent from among the Pharisees;
25and they asked him and said to him, Why then baptizest thou, if thou art not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?
26John answered them saying, I baptize with water: in the midst of you standeth, whom ye know not,
27he who cometh after me, of whom I am not worthy to unloose the thong of his sandal.
28These things took place in Bethany, across the Jordan where John was baptizing.
29On the morrow he seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold, the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world!
30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man who is become before me, for he was before me.
31And I knew him not, but that he might be manifested to Israel, therefore came I baptizing with water.
32And John bore witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it abode upon him.
33And I knew him not; but he that sent me to baptize with water, he said unto me, Upon whomsoever thou shalt see the Spirit descending and abiding on him, this is he that baptizeth with [the] Holy Spirit.
34And I have seen and borne witness that this is the Son of God.
35Again, on the morrow, stood John and two of his disciples;
36and, looking at Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold, the Lamb of God!
(John 1:6‑8,15‑36)
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John 3:27‑36• 27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it have been given him from heaven.
28Ye yourselves bear me witness that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
29He that hath the bride is [the] bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom that standeth and heareth him rejoiceth with joy because of the voice of the bridegroom: this my joy then is fulfilled.
30He must increase, but I decrease.
31He that cometh from above is above all. He that is of the earth is of the earth, and speaketh [as] of the earth; he that cometh of the heaven is above all,
32and what he hath seen and heard, this he testifieth; and no one receiveth his testimony.
33He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true;
34for he whom God sent speaketh the words of God; for God giveth not the Spirit by measure.
35The Father loveth the Son and hath put all things in his hand.
36He that believeth on the Son hath life eternal, and he that believeth not on the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.
(John 3:27‑36)
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Acts 1:22• 22beginning from the baptism of John until the day in which he was received up from us, must one of these become a witness with us of his resurrection. (Acts 1:22)
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Acts 13:24‑25• 24when John had preached before his entrance a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as John was fulfilling his course, he said, What suppose ye that I am? I am not [he], but behold, there cometh one after me the sandal of whose feet I am not worthy to loose.
(Acts 13:24‑25)
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Acts 19:3‑4• 3And he said, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4And Paul said, John baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on him that was coming after him, that is, on Jesus.
(Acts 19:3‑4)
preaching.
the wilderness.

J. N. Darby Translation

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Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaeae,

JND Translation Notes

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See Josh. 15.61.

W. Kelly Translation

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Now in those days comes John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)