Mark 1:9-12

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The Baptism and Testing of Jesus^(A)^(B)

⁹At that time Jesus came from Nazareth^(C) in Galilee and was baptized by John^(D) in the Jordan. ¹⁰Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.^(E) ¹¹And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,^(F) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”^(G)

¹²At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,

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Psalm 119:103-113

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¹⁰³How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey^(A) to my mouth!^(B)
¹⁰⁴I gain understanding^(C) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.^(D)

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¹⁰⁵Your word is a lamp^(E) for my feet,
    a light^(F) on my path.
¹⁰⁶I have taken an oath^(G) and confirmed it,
    that I will follow your righteous laws.^(H)
¹⁰⁷I have suffered much;
    preserve my life,^(I) Lord, according to your word.
¹⁰⁸Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,^(J)
    and teach me your laws.^(K)
¹⁰⁹Though I constantly take my life in my hands,^(L)
    I will not forget^(M) your law.
¹¹⁰The wicked have set a snare^(N) for me,
    but I have not strayed^(O) from your precepts.
¹¹¹Your statutes are my heritage forever;
    they are the joy of my heart.^(P)
¹¹²My heart is set^(Q) on keeping your decrees
    to the very end.^[a]^(R)