John 3:23 nasb — John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being…

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"John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized--"

— John 3:23, NASB

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John 3 — Context

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"For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

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"But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God."

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After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing.

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John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized--

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for John had not yet been thrown into prison.

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Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purification.

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And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified, behold, He is baptizing and all are coming to Him."

John 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 3:23 say?
John 3:23 in the NASB reads: “John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized--”
Where is John 3:23 in the Bible?
John 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 3, verse 23.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 3:23.
What translation should I read John 3:23 in?
John 3:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 3:23?
John 3:23 reads (NASB): “John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people were coming and were being baptized--” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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