Devine Scripture

Matthew 3:6

Matthew chapter 3 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5Then went out unto him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about the Jordan;

v.6This passage

v.7But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Cross references

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

  • Acts 22:16

    And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

  • Psalms 32:5

    I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. [Selah

  • 1 Peter 3:21

    which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;

  • 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.

  • Luke 15:18

    I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:

  • Hebrews 6:2

    of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.