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Identification with Humanity
Commentators explain that Jesus' baptism was not for His own sin, but an act of identification. By submitting to a baptism of repentance, the sinless Jesus identified Himself with sinful humanity at the very outset of His ministry, showing solidarity with those He came to save.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 1:9
In the Jordan (εις τον Ιορδανην). So in verse 10, εκ του υδατος, out of the water, after the baptism into the Jordan. Mark is as f…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
And it came to pass.—See Note on Matthew 3:13. St. Mark adds from Nazareth to St. Matthew’s more general stateme…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:9
Jesus probably began his public ministry about A. D. 27, when he was approximately thirty years old. Two events, however, immediately preceded the …
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John Gill
On Mark 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass in those days
Whilst John was preaching and baptizing in the wilderness, and had large crowds of…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:9–13
17th Century
Minister
Christ's baptism was his first public appearance, after he had long lived unknown. How much hidden worth is there, which in this world is not known…