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Matthew 3:5

What does Matthew 3:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 3:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 3:5 means

The widespread response to John's preaching is evident as people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and the entire Jordan region come out to him. This demonstrates the powerful impact of his message and the spiritual hunger among the people. His unique presentation and urgent call for repentance resonated deeply, drawing crowds from diverse geographical areas who sought spiritual cleansing.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about the Jordan;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about the Jordan;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Jerusalem and all Judaea went out to him, and all the people from near Jordan;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then were going forth unto him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round the Jordan,

Context

Following the description of John's prophetic identity and message in verses 1-4, this verse illustrates the extraordinary public response he received. It quantifies the reach and influence of his ministry, immediately preceding the explanation of what these crowds did upon reaching John, which was to be baptized by him.

v.4Now John himself had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

v.5This passage

v.6and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 11:7

    And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

  • Luke 3:7

    He said therefore to the multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

  • Luke 16:16

    The law and the prophets were until John: from that time the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every man entereth violently into it.

  • Matthew 4:25

    And there followed him great multitudes from Galilee and Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judæa and from beyond the Jordan.

  • Mark 1:5

    And there went out unto him all the country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

  • John 3:23

    And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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