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Matthew 3:4–6

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And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
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From verse 4

  1. 2 Kings 1:8Rank 1 from verse 4
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    8And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

  2. Leviticus 11:22Rank 2 from verse 4
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    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.

  3. Mark 1:6Rank 3 from verse 4
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    6And 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;

  4. Matthew 11:8Rank 4 from verse 4
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    8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

  5. Zechariah 13:4Rank 5 from verse 4
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    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:

From verse 5

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    5And 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.

  2. John 3:23Rank 2 from verse 5
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    23¶ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

  3. John 5:35Rank 3 from verse 5
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    35He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

  4. Luke 16:16Rank 4 from verse 5
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    16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

  5. Luke 3:7Rank 5 from verse 5
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    7Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

From verse 6

  1. Acts 19:18Rank 1 from verse 6
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    18And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

  2. 1 John 1:9Rank 2 from verse 6
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    9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  3. Matthew 3:13–16Rank 3 from verse 6
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    13¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

    14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

    15And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

    16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

  4. Acts 2:38–41Rank 4 from verse 6
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    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.

    39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

    40And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

    41¶ Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

  5. Ezekiel 36:25Rank 5 from verse 6
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    25¶ Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

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Matthew 3:4

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camel

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A large desert animal used for riding and bearing burdens.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hair

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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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girdle

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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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about

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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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meat

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Sense 1: Food, nourishment, sustenance, or provision. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which nourishes or sustains.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 3:5

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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about

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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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Matthew 3:6

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in

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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

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of confess, meaning to make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sins

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Transgressions or offences against God and his law, and the guilt for them.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

4And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

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5Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,

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6And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

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7¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

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