After these things (μετα ταυτα). Transition after the interview with Nicodemus. For the phrase see 5:1; 6:1; 7:1.

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Land of Judea. The region around Jerusalem.

And baptized. Jesus did not himself administer the ordinance of baptism, but hi…

After these things.—Not implying that He left Jerusalem at once. The “land of Judea” is the province as distinct from the capital.…

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea, and there he tarried with them, and baptized. And John also was baptiz…

St. John Chrysostom: Nothing is more open or bold than truth. It does not seek concealment, avoid danger, fear snares, or care…

This period of Jesus’ ministry in Judea is not paralleled by any account in the Synoptic Gospels (cf. Matthew 4:12–21; [Reference Mark 1…

After these things came Jesus. It is probable that Christ, when the feast was over, came into that part of Judea which was in the vicinity…

After these things
After Christ's coming to Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover, with his disciples, and driving the buyer…

John was fully satisfied with the place and work assigned to him, but Jesus came for a more important work. He also knew that Jesus would increase …

1. Previously, the Lord gave us His teaching on spiritual regeneration in words; here He completes His teaching through action, by baptizing…