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Repentance Precedes Baptism
Commentators stress that John preached a "baptism of repentance." This means baptism was not a magical act that saved people. Instead, it was an outward symbol that followed a genuine inward change of heart and turning from sin. Scholars note that John required people to repent before he would baptize them.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 1:4
John came (εγενετο Ιωανης). His coming was an epoch (εγενετο), not a mere event (ην). His coming was in accordance with the prophe…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
John did baptize.—No other Gospel passes so abruptly, so in medias res, into the actual work of the Forerunner. There is …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:4
Since Mark wants to highlight the saving facts of Jesus and their theological meaning for the Roman church, he does not include a nativity narrativ…
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John Gill
On Mark 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
John did baptize in the wilderness
Of Judea, (Matthew 3:1) , where he first appeared as a preacher; and …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Isaiah and Malachi each spoke concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe t…