Mark 1:7-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals.(A) 8 I have baptized you with[a] water, but he will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit.”(B)
The Baptism of Jesus
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.(C) 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him.(D) 11 And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my Son, the Beloved;[c] with you I am well pleased.”(E)
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Mark 1:7-11
Contemporary English Version
7 John also told the people, “Someone more powerful is going to come. And I am not good enough even to stoop down and untie his sandals.[a] 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”
The Baptism of Jesus
(Matthew 3.13-17; Luke 3.21,22)
9 About that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. 10 As soon as Jesus came out of the water, he saw the sky open and the Holy Spirit coming down to him like a dove. 11 (A) A voice from heaven said, “You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you.”
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- 1.7 untie his sandals: This was the duty of a slave.
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