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After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.
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Jesus's Baptism Ministry
Commentators consistently highlight that while this verse says Jesus baptized, John 4:2 clarifies it was His disciples who performed the baptisms under His direction. As John Calvin notes, Jesus is rightly called the 'Author of the baptism' because it was done in His name and by His command, showing how He empowers His followers to participate in His work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Land of Judea. The region around Jerusalem.
And baptized. Jesus did not himself administer the ordinance of baptism, but hi…
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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19th Century
Anglican
After these things.—Not implying that He left Jerusalem at once. The “land of Judea” is the province as distinct from the capital.…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Lord gave us His teaching on spiritual regeneration in words; here He completes His teaching through action, by baptizing…
