In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 1:9 in context
Mark 1:6–12
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John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.
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He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
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In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
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A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.
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