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Matthew 3:13
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Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
About Matthew 3:13
Set against the backdrop of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Matthew 3:13 explores The Jordan River in the Bible with vivid immediacy. This passage from Matthew illustrates how place and faith intertwine throughout the New Testament narrative.
Related Verses
- Joshua 3:17
“And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan. ”
- Joshua 4:7
“Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.”
- 2 Kings 2:8
“And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.”
- 2 Kings 5:14
“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”
- Matthew 3:6
“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”
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How to Apply Matthew 3:13
Study Matthew 3:13 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Matthew. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of The Jordan River in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.