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Mark 1:9

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 1:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.
Mark 1:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6And John was clothed with camel`s hair, and [had] a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey.
7And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
8I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.
10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:
11And a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.
12And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it came to pass in those days, etc..] Whilst John was preaching and baptizing in the wilderness, and had large crowds of people flocking to him, to see his person, hear his doctrine, and to be baptized by him; some for one thing, and some another; Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee; the place where he had been brought up, and lived, and dwelt in from his infancy, to this time: and was baptized of John in Jordan; which was the reason of his coming from Nazareth to him; (see <400313>Matthew 3:13), where this is observed; and in some verses following, an account is given of what passed between Christ and John, on this occasion.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 3:13-17. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 3:13; Luk 3:21. Mark 1:12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:9 Jesus’ home at this time was in Nazareth, a small town in lower Galilee (Matt 2:19-23; Luke 2:39). Jesus soon left Nazareth for Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee (Matt 4:13). • John baptized him: Jesus’ reason for receiving the baptism of repentance is explained in Matt 3:14-15.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Mat 3:13-15; Luk 3:21 Mark 1:10”
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