"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan." — Mark 1:9

Mark 1:9 · KJV

“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.”

— Mark 1:9

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: {opened: or, cloven, or, rent}

Mark 1 — Context

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.

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: {opened: or, cloven, or, rent}

And there came a voice from heaven, {saying}, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Cross References

Matthew 3:13-17

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Luke 3:21-22

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,