“1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea.” Context:The book of Matthew is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament and is…

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Context:In the preceding verses, Matthew introduces John the Baptist as the one fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah, who…

“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.” Context:Matthew 3:4 is a description…

“Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan.” Context:This verse is found in the context of the ministry of John the Baptist,…

“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.” Context:This verse is a part of the narrative of John the Baptist’s ministry. John the Baptist was a prophet who…

“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.” Historical and Contextual Background:John the Baptist, a prominent figure in the New Testament, was the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He preached and baptized…

“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…