Mark 1:1-11 The Baptism of the Lord/ Ordination of Deacons and Elders Well I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old day And who could wear the starry crown O Lord, show me the way. Untie him, and bring him” (v. 2). The crowd is walking a fine line here, because any overt suggestion that Jesus intends to assume kingly powers would be met by quick and decisive action by the Romans. Mary Erickson Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Fishing Expeditions Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. material for each text in a good commentary on Mark designed for laypersons. 1. The Mount of Olives is a ridge overlooking Jerusalem about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) in length and 2963 feet (903 meters) in height at its highest point. Mark is the only book in the Bible that announces itself as a “gospel” (Mark 1:1), the good news about Jesus, a verse read 5 weeks ago on the second Sunday of Advent. “a young donkey tied, on which no one has sat” (v. 2b). Like Mark, Peter also knew what it was like to be a … After three days, the temple of his body will be restored to life (16:1-8). However, that turned out not to be the case. 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, [] the Son of God, [] 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: i. His quick trip to the temple seems anti-climactic, but is an inspection tour in preparation for the cleansing of the temple that will occur the next day. John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism by John , audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. John mentions no citation of scripture at all, but says that later the disciples remembered Ps 69:9. A performance criticism commentary of Mark 1:1-11 produced by GoTell Communication. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tell of only one visit by Jesus to Jerusalem—except for his visits to the temple as a boy (Luke 2:27, 46) and at his temptation (Luke 4:9)—but the Gospel of John tells of multiple visits (John 2:13 ff; 5:1 ff; 10:22 ff; 12:12 ff). January 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. The reading we heard earlier this morning from Isaiah 40:1-11 prophesied about a … Commentary on Mark 11:12-18 (Read Mark 11:12-18) Christ looked to find some fruit, for the time of gathering figs, though it was near, was not yet come; but he found none. Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey (Greek: polon) tied, on which no one has sat. He calls Andrew and Simon, Mark 1:16-18. The location of Bethphage is less certain, but it is probably located on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives near Bethany. When Judas criticized her for using the expensive ointment in this way, Jesus defended her, saying, “She has kept this for the day of my burial” (John 12:8). • Jesus does not weep over Jerusalem (see Luke 19:41-44). "There is probably not a better text for the second Sunday of Advent than Gospel of Mark’s version of the John the Baptist story" "The Angel in Camel Skin," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017. • Jesus rides a colt instead of a donkey and colt (see Matthew 21:2). This is from Psalm 118:26, a Hallel (praise) psalm that praises God for having delivered Israel from Egypt (Brooks, 180). 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Mark 8:31; Mark 9:30-31; Mark 10:32-34; Mark 10:45; Mark 15:33-39). The issue is not whether we have value, but whether we will answer the call. Today we hear two fish stories. After this, Jesus will cleanse the temple (11:15-17)—teach in the temple (11:18; 12:35; 14:49)—defend himself from attack in the temple (11:27—12:41)—commend a scribe for understanding that love is more important than ritual observance in the temple (12:28-34)—and foretell the destruction of the temple (13:1-8). The author of Mark is probably the same Mark as John Mark that we read about (in Acts chapter 12). SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Numbers 19:2 and Deuteronomy 21:3 require animals that have never borne a yoke to be used for sacrifice. Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Mark 1:1-11, Malachi 4:4-5. “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” (v. 9b). However, in Mark, he simply goes to the temple to look around and then goes to Bethany with his disciples for the night. Now the revelation to the general populace begins. Untie him, and bring him. The acclamation that was accorded Jesus outside Jerusalem has faded. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. ), which the WEB has updated. Bock 1994:450). In either event, he appears to be exercising royal authority to commandeer an animal as needed. There is no word in Mark about the birth or youth of Jesus. 3If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here.”. Bethany is located near Jerusalem, and is the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It was probably the site of the first observance of the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles (Nehemiah 8). Zechariah 9:9 tells of a king coming “lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”. Pitts Creek and Beaver Dam Churches. Mark shows that Jesus’ appearance as the long-promised Messiah was long expected in Israel’s history. That would be far more comfortable than seeking lodging in the crowded city—a city where he would soon die. We are continuing today with our celebration of Advent. 2 b As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 2. c “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 d the voice of one crying in the wilderness: e … Sermon – Mark 1: 1-11 – Preparing for The Coming of Jesus. “Untie him, and bring him” (v. 2c). In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus’ ministry is firmly rooted in the Old Testament. Written by Today’s Top Scholars. the Son of God, # 1:1 Some manuscripts do not have the Son of God. • He visits the temple, goes to Bethany, curses a fig tree, and then cleanses the temple (11:11 ff)—a somewhat different sequence from that in Matthew 21. 9Those who went in front, and those who followed, cried out, “Hosanna! It was in Bethany that Mary anointed Jesus feet with expensive nard and wiped his feet with her hair. Scholars debate whether ho kurios is intended to refer to God or Jesus, but that is of little consequence given that Jesus is the Son of God (1:1). “Jesus entered into the temple in Jerusalem” (v. 11a). John the Baptist Prepares the Way. 1. ( = Mt 3:13-17; Lu 3:21, 22). He did not become the Son of God at His baptism (or at the transfiguration, Mark 9:7). Mark John the Baptist Prepares the Way. Denomination: Independent/Bible. Though this is the firstmiracle recorded by either Mark or Luke (Mark 1:25,26; Luke 4:35), yetneither asserts that it was the "first" miracle Jesus wrought, so thereis no conflict with John 2:11. The origin and meaning of this expression are uncertain. 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming in the name of the Lord! Goes into the house of Simon, and heals his mother-in-law, Mark 1:29-31. Casts out a demon, Mark 1:23-28. Commentary on Mark 1:1-8 View Bible Text To an observant reader, one notes that the first verse in the gospel of Mark does not contain a main verb: “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (1:1). He made this fig-tree an example, not to the trees, but to the men of that generation. The story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is found in all four Gospels (see also Matthew 21:1-9; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19). Goes to the desert, and is followed by his disciples, Mark 1:35-37. Mark’s is the shortest of the four Gospels—only 16 chapters—but he devotes five chapters (11-15) to Jesus’ death and the events that lead to it and one chapter (16) to Jesus resurrection. When he had looked around at everything, it being now evening, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. Search the Bible. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Mark 11:1-3. This is unusual, because so far Jesus has walked everywhere and pilgrims generally walk into Jerusalem. James and John, Mark 1:19, Mark 1:20. 4-6). Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Though what we have hitherto taken out of Matthew and Luke is a part of the Gospel, yet it is not without reason that Mark makes the beginning of the Gospel to be the preaching of John the Baptist.For the Law and the Prophets then came to an end, (John 1:17. Mark 1 – The Beginning of the Gospel A. 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, # 1:1 Or Jesus Christ. 8Many spread their garments on the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and spreading them on the road. Mr 1:9-11. THE PASSION (SUFFERING) OF CHRIST Mark's is the shortest of the four Gospels—only 16 chapters—but he devotes five chapters (11-15) to Jesus' death and the events that lead to it and one chapter (16) to Jesus resurrection. Mark (who is also called John-Mark in passages like Acts 12:25) was a failure in ministry as pictured in the book of Acts with Paul (Acts 15:36-41). 1. Valuable for its numerous helpful word studies and background material. Bethany is located on the east slope of the Mount of Olives about two miles (three kilometers) from Jerusalem. O mothers let's go down Let's go down, don't you wanna go down? 1. We can assume that Jesus visited Jerusalem several times during his ministry but the Synoptic writers choose to tell only of this one. 5Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?” 6They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go. His mounted entry, however, is a dramatic way to convey his status—he is a king, riding a king’s mount. The crowd’s response is fit for a king—like rolling out a red carpet—reminiscent of the crowd spreading their cloaks before Jehu, shouting, “Jehu is king!” (2 Kings 9:13). Revelation 4:7 describes the cherubim around God’s throne as beings with four faces: a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle.By long tradition, the church has attributed one of these “faces” to each of the Gospels, according to the character and message of the particular Gospel. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Mark’s narrative does not take rise so early as those of Matthew and Luke do, from the birth of our Saviour, but from John’s baptism, from which he soon passes to Christ’s public ministry. Teaches in Capernaum, Mark 1:21, Mark 1:22. The connection between the Mount of Olives and the Feast of Tabernacles and the fact that leafy branches (v. 8) are associated with Tabernacles has led some to ask whether Jesus enters Jerusalem at Tabernacles (October) instead of Passover. '” (v. 9a). All rights reserved worldwide. “When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples” (v. 1). “The kingdom of God” is not a geographical concept in Mark. This is a bold mission—like looking for a car with the keys in the ignition and driving away in it. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. Commentary on the Gospel of Mark. He can use our modest gifts in ways that we could never have anticipated. December 4, 2011. (G) 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. It is also reminiscent of the reception that the people gave Simon Maccabeus, who entered Jerusalem triumphantly after defeating Antiochus and restoring the profaned temple (1 Maccabees 13:51). The cloaks substitute for a saddle—cushion the ride. 15-17). Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey (polon) tied, on which no one has sat. “They went away, and found a young donkey tied at the door outside in the open street, and they untied him. Mt 11:10; Lk 7:27. Case in point: the commentary on the book of Jude is an astounding 496 pages—by far the longest, most comprehensive commentary on one of the Bible’s shortest epistles. ii. Cite Share Print. Jesus is not an idea or concept, but a man Peter knew, the Son of God through the Spirit, and the Messiah. Some scholars suggest that, instead of being met by a crowd of Jerusalemites, Jesus comes into Jerusalem accompanied by a crowd of pilgrims (Perkins, 658). New International Version (NIV), ver 8; Jn 1:26, 33; Ac 1:5, 22; 11:16; 13:24; 18:25; 19:3, 4, Isa 44:3; Joel 2:28; Jn 1:33; Ac 1:5; 2:4; 11:16; 19:4-6, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. After all, what Lord would need a humble donkey? Baptism of Christ and Descent of the Spirit upon Him Immediately Thereafter. John does not mention, as does Mark, Jesus’ prohibition on carrying things through the Temple (i.e., using it for a … The Lutheran Commentary Published by The Christian Literature Co. 1895-1898 Edited by Henry Eyster Jacobs Vol. (ed. "Jesus" baptism did not change His divine status. KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB. It would have been natural for these people to refuse the disciples. 10Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming in the name of the Lord! Mark Commentary - 556 pages - published April, 2017 - recommended resource; WILLIAM BARCLAY Commentary on the Gospel of Mark Daily Study Bible. As a result, this Gospel is sometimes described as "a passion narrative with 7They brought the young donkey to Jesus, and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it. Charles F. Schaeffer 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Second Sunday of Advent. Introduction: The unique character of the Gospel of Mark. At his death, the temple veil will be torn in two, from top to bottom (15:38). Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey, “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord, needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here”, “She has kept this for the day of my burial”, All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. http://www.gotell.org, artwork by Cortney L. Haley http://www.lottaverve.com * [1:2–3] Although Mark attributes the prophecy to Isaiah, the text is a combination of Mal 3:1; Is 40:3; Ex 23:20; cf. Two come to mind, both of which can be purchased online used: • R. Alan Cole, Mark (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries; InterVarsity Press, 1989), 347 pages. Some of those who stood there asked them, ‘What are you doing, untying the young donkey?’ They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go” (vv. There are several distinctive elements to Mark’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and it is difficult to avoid imposing the other Gospels on Mark: • In Mark’s Gospel, there is no quotation from Zechariah 9:9 (see Matthew 21:5). John’s ministry is seen as God’s prelude to the saving mission of his Son. It is unclear if this event is parallel to or follows after the similar events in Matthew 4:18-22 and Mark 1:16-20. Hosanna in the highest!”. Accordingly, in this chapter, we have, I. • In the hosannas, there is no mention of Jesus as Son of David (see Matthew 21:9). One possibility is that they are fickle—and easily swayed by the religious leaders who have set out to kill Jesus. We have no way of knowing whether Jesus is exercising Godly power or has prearranged this with the owner of the animal. 4They went away, and found a young donkey tied at the door outside in the open street, and they untied him. And when they came nigh to Jerusalem — See on Matthew 21:1-3; unto Bethphage and Bethany — The limits of Bethany reached to the mount of Olives: and joined to those of Bethphage, which was part of the suburbs of Jerusalem, and reached from the mount of Olives to the walls of the city. Ezekiel had a vision of the glory of the Lord departing from Jerusalem and settling on the Mount of Olives (Ezek 11:23)” (Edwards, 334). “Those who went in front, and those who followed, cried out, ‘Hosanna! Mark 1:1-11 King James Version (KJV). He starts right in with this “good news” of … Continue reading "Commentary on Mark 1:4-11" Why would these people cry “Hosanna!” on this day and “Crucify him!” a few days later? Barclay, William, Gospel of Mark (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1954), Brooks, James A, The New American Commentary: Mark (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1991), Edwards, James R., The Gospel According to Mark (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002), Evans, Craig A., in Van Harn, Roger, E. It might be appropriate to think of Blind Bartimaeus as beginning the Palm Sunday events when he greets Jesus as “Son of David” (10:47)—a confession of faith showing that a blind man is able to see what the religious leaders cannot see—that Jesus is the Messiah. The Gospel of John tells us that Jesus has only recently raised Lazarus from the dead in Bethany (John 11:38-44)—an action that prompted the chief priests and Pharisees to plot Jesus’ death (John 11:45-54). Not until the high priest asks directly, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” will Jesus declare himself messiah (14:61-62). The colt has not been ridden before, so it has no saddle. “At the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Kurios can be translated variously—sir, master, Lord—but the use of the article (Greek ho—meaning “the”) clearly means “the Lord” here—with overtones of the deity. NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist,(H) and he ate locusts(I) and wild honey. However, John and Mark specifically link the entry to Passover (Hooker, 256). Mark 1:1-11 New International Version (NIV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way. Mark 1:1. This is related to our text in that it demonstrates a preference for using animals for sacred purposes that have not been used for mundane purposes. See on [1397]Mt 3:13-17. Kings would ride a horse to battle, but a donkey when he came in peace (Barclay). 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[a] the Son of God,[b](B) 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you,    who will prepare your way”[c](C)—3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord,    make straight paths for him.’”[d](D), 4 And so John the Baptist(E) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance(F) for the forgiveness of sins. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a the Son of God. Perhaps they have seen the disciples with Jesus and are sympathetic. When the disciples took the donkey to Jesus, he used it for his grand entrance into Jerusalem. Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) both mean Anointed One. Also, a request to take a donkey without the owner’s explicit permission could sound like a scam. Jesus In Real Time Series Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 1, 2021 | 1,107 views. Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. But it might be that this Sunday crowd is composed of Jesus’ disciples, pilgrims from Galilee, and ordinary people from Jerusalem—and the Friday crowd will be composed of people under the influence of the religious leaders. Advanced Options. BibleTrack: Bible Commentary - Matthew 3:1-4:11 Mark 1:1-13 Luke 3:1-22 Luke 4:1-13 John 1:1-51 Commentary, Mark 1:4-11, Paul S. Berge, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012. Commentary, Mark 1:1-8, David Schnasa Jacobsen, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017. However, these people comply with the disciples’ request. 11Jesus entered into the temple in Jerusalem. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Mark 1:1-8 EXEGESIS: MARK 1:1-13. Mark 1 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; Copy Options. Heals many diseased persons, Mark 1:32-34. 7 (Nashville: Abingdon, 1951), Hare, Douglas R. A., Westminster Bible Companion: Mark (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1996), Hooker, Morna D., The Gospel According to Saint Mark (Hendrickson Publishers, 1991), Myers, Allen C. ), The Lectionary Commentary: The Third Readings: The Gospels (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Evans, Craig A., Word Biblical Commentary: Mark 8:27—16:20 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001), France, R.T., The New International Greek Testament Commentary: The Gospel of Mark (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002), Geddert, Timothy J., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Mark (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2001), Grant, Frederick C. and Luccock, Halford E., The Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. “it being now evening, he went out to Bethany with the twelve” (v. 11c). His relationship with Paul was restored in the end (2 Timothy 4:11). VIII (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), “Go your way into the village that is opposite you. O fathers let's go down Down in the river to pray. This incident is instructive. Acts 12:12 "And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together." D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the author's own translation. He also began His official role as the Suffering Servant of the Lord then (cf. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Combined with the designation of Jesus as “Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1), this language makes clear to the reader that Mark’s central theme is “the kingdom of God,” even though he waits until Mark 1:15 to use that phrase and to connect it to the gospel (“good news”). The beginning of the Gospel. THE PROLOGUE TO MARK'S GOSPEL Verses 1-13 constitute the Prologue to Mark's Gospel. Loose it and bring it. Hosanna in the highest!” (v. 10). “The coming kingdom of our father David” sounds seditious, and accords with the charges that will soon be brought against Jesus that he is (or has pretensions to become) “King of the Jews” (15:2, 9, 12, 18, 26). He is accorded no honor. Commentary on Mark 1:23-28 (Read Mark 1:23-28) The devil is an unclean spirit, because he has lost all the purity of his nature, because he acts in direct opposition to the Holy Spirit of God, and by his suggestions defiles the spirits of men. 1:29 And straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue 1 , they came into the house of Simon and Andrew 2 , with James and John. Or perhaps God has prepared them for this moment. It would be natural for Jesus to go to Bethany where he would be among friends. Many believe the events are parallel, but there are enough differences between those accounts and this passage in Luke to lead one to believe the events are different (cf. A polon can be the colt either of a donkey or a horse, but Matthew tells us of a donkey and a colt (Matthew 21:2), so we can assume that this is the colt of a donkey. 1When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2and said to them, “Go your way into the village that is opposite you. His enemies will charge him with planning to destroy the temple (14:57-58). We would expect them to be tired, because they have walked from Jericho (10:46)—a distance of over 20 miles (32 kilometers)—much of it uphill. (P) 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,(Q) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”(R). The disciples could be punished for taking a colt without authorization. “They brought the young donkey to Jesus, and threw their garments on it” (v. 7a). RVR60 VUL WLC LXX mGNT TR [?] The lesson for us is that the Lord can take our humble offerings and turn them to gold. In other words, Jesus is assuming a kingly prerogative by riding a colt that has never been ridden. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The synoptics all mention that Jesus quoted Isaiah 56:7 followed by Jer 7:11. "This adverb (Greek, euthus ) occurs for the first of 41 occurrences in the gospel of Mark." It may also be related to the Mishnah instruction that forbids others to ride a king’s mount (Evans, TLC, 267). “and Jesus sat on it” (v. 7b). “Many spread their garments on the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and spreading them on the road” (v. 8). Jesus revealed himself to a select group of his disciples at the Transfiguration (9:2-8). In Matthew and Luke, Jesus cleanses the temple immediately after entering Jerusalem (in John he does so much earlier). BLB Searches. It is worth noting that Jesus will restore the profaned temple once again—and very soon (vv. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Mark 11:1-11 EXEGESIS: MARK 11-16. If we do, we can be assured that God will make something important of us and our faithful service. “If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord (ho kurios) needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here” (v. 3). • The people spread “leafy branches that they had cut in the fields” in Jesus’ path (v. 8) instead of “branches of the palm trees” (see John 12:13). ), The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1987), Perkins, Pheme, The New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. (ed. In the temple, there is no crowd—no greeting from the priests. (J) 8 I baptize you with[e] water, but he will baptize you with[f] the Holy Spirit.”(K), 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth(N) in Galilee and was baptized by John(O) in the Jordan. 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