Mark 1:4–7
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
*Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of repentance, ‖for the remission of sinnes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, vnto.
- *Cross-referenceMatt. 3.1.
And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
*And there went out vnto him all the land of Iudea, and they of Ierusalem, and were all baptized of him in the riuer of Iordane, cofessing their sinnes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMatt. 3.5.
And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
And Iohn was *clothed with camels haire, and with a girdle of a skin about his loines: and he did eat locusts and wilde honie,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMatt. 3.4.
And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
And preached, saying, There commeth one mightier then I after me, the latchet of whose shooes I am not worthy to stoupe downe, and vnloose.
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From verse 4
- Acts 19:3–4Rank 1 from verse 4
3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
3And he said vnto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they saide, Unto Iohns Baptisme.
4*Then saide Paul, Iohn verely baptized with the baptisme of repentance, saying vnto the people, that they should beleeue on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Iesus.
- Acts 13:24–25Rank 2 from verse 4
24When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
24*When Iohn had first preached before his coming, the baptisme of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25And as Iohn fulfilled his course, he said, *Whom thinke ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there commeth one after me, whose shooes of his feete I am not worthy to loose.
- Matthew 3:6Rank 3 from verse 4
- Acts 22:16Rank 5 from verse 4
- Luke 3:2–3Rank 7 from verse 4
2Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
2Annas and Caiaphas being the high Priests, the word of God came vnto Iohn the sonne of Zacharias, in the wildernesse.
3*And he came into all the countrey about Iordane, preaching the baptisme of repentance, for the remissiō of sinnes,
- Matthew 3:1–2Rank 8 from verse 4
- Matthew 3:11Rank 9 from verse 4
11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
11*I indeed baptize you with water vnto repentance: but he that commeth after mee, is mightier then I, whose shooes I am not worthy to beare, hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.
- Acts 10:37Rank 10 from verse 4
From verse 5
- Acts 19:18Rank 1 from verse 5
- Leviticus 26:40–42Rank 2 from verse 5
40If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;
41And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:
42Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.
40If they shall confesse the iniquitie of their fathers, with their trespasse which they trespassed against me, and that also they haue walked contrary vnto me:
41And that I also haue walked contrary vnto them, and haue brought them into the land of their enemies: if then their vncircumcised hearts bee humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquitie:
42Then will I remember my couenant with Iacob, and also my couenant with Isaac, and also my couenant with Abraham will I remember, and I will remember the land.
38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
38Then Peter said vnto them, Repent, and be baptized euery one of you in the Name of Iesus Christ, for the remission of sinnes, and ye shal receiue the gift of the holy Ghost.
- Matthew 3:5–6Rank 4 from verse 5
- 1 John 1:8–10Rank 5 from verse 5
8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
8If we say that we haue no sinne, we deceiue our selues, and the trueth is not in vs.
9If we confesse our sinnes, hee is faithfull, & iust to forgiue vs our sinnes, and to cleanse vs from all vnrighteousnesse.
10If we say that we haue not sinned, wee make him a liar, and his word is not in vs.
- Joshua 7:19Rank 8 from verse 5
19And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.
19And Ioshua said vnto Achan, My sonne, giue, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession vnto him, and tel me now, what thou hast done, hide it not from me.
- Matthew 4:25Rank 9 from verse 5
- Proverbs 28:13Rank 10 from verse 5
- Psalms 32:5Rank 11 from verse 5
5I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
5*I acknowledged my sin vnto thee, and mine iniquitie haue I not hid: I said, I will confesse my transgressions vnto the LORD; and thou forgauest the iniquitie of my sinne. Selah.
From verse 6
- 2 Kings 1:8Rank 1 from verse 6
- Leviticus 11:22Rank 2 from verse 6
22Even these of them ye may eat; the locust after his kind, and the bald locust after his kind, and the beetle after his kind, and the grasshopper after his kind.
22Euen these of them ye may eate: the Locust, after his kinde, and the Bald-locust after his kinde, and the Beetle after his kinde, and the Grassehopper after his kinde.
- Matthew 3:4Rank 3 from verse 6
- Zechariah 13:4Rank 4 from verse 6
4And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive:
4††And it shall come to passe in that day, that the prophets shalbe ashamed euery one of his vision, when hee hath prophecied: neither shall they weare a rough garment to deceiue.
From verse 7
- Acts 13:25Rank 1 from verse 7
25And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
25And as Iohn fulfilled his course, he said, *Whom thinke ye that I am? I am not he. But behold, there commeth one after me, whose shooes of his feete I am not worthy to loose.
16John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
16Iohn answered, saying vnto them all, *I indeede baptize you with water, but one mightier then I commeth, the latchet of whose shooes I am not worthy to vnloose, he shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.
- Matthew 3:11Rank 4 from verse 7
11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
11*I indeed baptize you with water vnto repentance: but he that commeth after mee, is mightier then I, whose shooes I am not worthy to beare, hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.
- John 3:28–31Rank 5 from verse 7
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, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
30He must increase, but I must decrease.
31He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
28Ye your selues beare me witnesse, that I said, *I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
29He that hath the bride, is the bridegrome: but the friend of the bridegrome, which standeth and heareth him, reioyceth greatly because of the bridegromes voice: This my ioy therefore is fulfilled.
30Hee must increase, but I must decrease.
31Hee that commeth from aboue, is aboue all: hee that is of the earth, is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: hee that cōmeth from heauen is aboue all:
- Luke 7:6–7Rank 6 from verse 7
6Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
7Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
6Then Iesus went with them. And when he was now not farre from the house, the Centurion sent friends to him, saying vnto him, Lord, trouble not thy selfe: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter vnder my roofe.
7Wherefore neither thought I my selfe worthy to come vnto thee: but say in a worde, and my seruant shall bee healed.
- Matthew 3:14Rank 7 from verse 7
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Mark 1:4
Sense 1: To immerse in water. Sense 2: To immerse figuratively in or with the Holy Ghost or fire.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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wilderness
Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.
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To proclaim, announce, publish, declare, or teach a message openly.
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repentance
A change of mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Forgiveness or pardon of sins.
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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.
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Mark 1:5
Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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confessing
Present-participial or verbal-noun form of confess, meaning to make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.
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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.
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Mark 1:6
1. Dressed or covered with garments or another material covering. 2. Figuratively, furnished, arrayed, or characterized with a stated condition or quality.
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A large desert animal used for riding and bearing burdens.
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A filament growing from the skin, or the collective covering formed by such filaments; sometimes something extremely fine or small.
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A belt, sash, or band worn around the waist or body to bind or secure clothing or other items.
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Sense 1: The natural outer covering of a person or animal; the hide or exterior covering. Sense 2: To strip off the skin or hide.
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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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To take food into the body; to consume, devour, or waste away.
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Large grasshopper-like insects that travel in swarms.
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A naturally sweet food found in combs or deposits.
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Mark 1:7
Proclaimed, announced, or publicly taught.
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More mighty, powerful, strong, or able.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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A thong, strap, or lace used for fastening a shoe.
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Coverings worn on the feet.
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Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.
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Sense 1: To bend or bow downward. Sense 2: Figuratively, to sink, submit, or be humbled.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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To untie, release, set free, or loosen from restraint.
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3The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
3*The voice of one crying in the wildernesse, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
4John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
4*Iohn did baptize in the wildernesse, and preach the baptisme of repentance, ‖for the remission of sinnes.
Selected passage5And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
5*And there went out vnto him all the land of Iudea, and they of Ierusalem, and were all baptized of him in the riuer of Iordane, cofessing their sinnes.
Selected passage6And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
6And Iohn was *clothed with camels haire, and with a girdle of a skin about his loines: and he did eat locusts and wilde honie,
Selected passage7And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
7And preached, saying, There commeth one mightier then I after me, the latchet of whose shooes I am not worthy to stoupe downe, and vnloose.
Selected passage8I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
8I indeed haue baptized you with water: but hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost.