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Matthew 3:5

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Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,
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  1. Mark 1:5Rank 1 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?

  6. Matthew 11:7–12Rank 6 from verse 5
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    7¶ And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

    8But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

    9But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

    10For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

    11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

    12And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

  7. Matthew 4:25Rank 7 from verse 5
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    25And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judæa, and from beyond Jordan.

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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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3:1IN those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judæa,

3:2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3:3For 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.

3:4And 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.

3:5Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,

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3:6And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

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