In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, Matthew 3:1 (KJV) Context The book of Matthew is one of the four Gospels in the New…

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3:2 (KJV) Context Matthew introduces John the Baptist as the messenger sent to prepare the way for…

For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his…

And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. Matthew 3:4 (KJV) Context Matthew…

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, Matthew 3:5 (KJV) Context This verse captures the immediate public response to John the…

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. Matthew 3:6 (KJV) Context This verse is part of the narrative of John the Baptist’s ministry. John was a prophet…

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the…

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like…

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: Matthew 3:8 (KJV) Context John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preached and baptized in the wilderness of Judea, calling people to…

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto…