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There went out to him all the country of Judea, and all those of Jerusalem. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
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A Powerful Movement
Commentators emphasize the immense public response to John's ministry. The original Greek suggests a "steady stream" of people, not just a one-time event. Scholars note the difficult 20-mile journey from Jerusalem, descending 4,000 feet, which shows the people's deep desire to hear John's message about the coming Messiah and be baptized.
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Then went out unto him (εξεπορευετο προς αυτον). Imperfect indicative describing the steady stream of people who kept coming to th…
19th Century
Anglican
There went out unto him...—See Note on Matthew 3:5. Note St. Mark’s use of the term in the river of Jordan, as writing for those …
John’s preaching caused great excitement, for many people kept going out to him. Although there is an element of hyperbole in Mark’s report, it nev…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there went out unto him all the land of Judea The people of the land, a great number of them:
Presbyterian
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…
