Mark 1:5 web — All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, con…

World English Bible

"All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins."

— Mark 1:5, World English Bible

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Mark 1 — Context

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As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.

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The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!'"

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John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.

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All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.

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John was clothed with camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.

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He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.

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I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."

Mark 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:5 say?
Mark 1:5 in the World English Bible reads: “All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.”
Where is Mark 1:5 in the Bible?
Mark 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 5.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:5.
What translation should I read Mark 1:5 in?
Mark 1:5 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 Mark 1:5?
Mark 1:5 reads (WEB): “All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.” 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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