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Mark 1:4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Mark 1:4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness (desert), preaching a baptism [[a]obligating] repentance ([b]a change of one’s mind for the better, heartily amending one’s ways, with abhorrence of his past sins) in order [c]to obtain forgiveness of and release from sins.
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Mark 1:4
New International Version
Mark 1:4
New International Version
4 And so John the Baptist(A) appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance(B) for the forgiveness of sins.(C)
Mark 1:4
King James Version
Mark 1:4
King James Version
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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Mark 1:4
New King James Version
Mark 1:4
New King James Version
4 (A)John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance [a]for the remission of sins.
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- Mark 1:4 Or because of forgiveness
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