Mark 1:9 bbe — And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.

Bible in Basic English

"And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan."

— Mark 1:9, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 1:9 in Other Translations

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Mark 1 — Context

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And John was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather band about him; and his food was locusts and honey.

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And he said to them all, There is one coming after me who is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to undo.

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I have given you baptism with water, but he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit.

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And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.

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And straight away, coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens broken open and the Spirit coming down on him as a dove:

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And a voice came out of heaven, You are my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

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And straight away the Spirit sent him out into the waste land.

Mark 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:9 say?
Mark 1:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.”
Where is Mark 1:9 in the Bible?
Mark 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Mark 1:9 in?
Mark 1:9 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 1:9?
Mark 1:9 reads (BBE): “And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.” 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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