Mark 1 · Verse 9

Mark 1:9

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

Mark 1:9 in other translations

BSBIn those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
WEBIn those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
ASVAnd it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.
YLTAnd it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at the Jordan;
DARBYAnd it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptised by John at the Jordan.
BBEAnd it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.
WebsterAnd it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth to Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

What does Mark 1:9 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 9.

(k) "baptized of John" Mt 3:13, Lk 3:21.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 9 See the subject of these verses which contain the account of our Lord's baptism, explained. Mat 3:13-17 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 1:9-13
Christ's baptism was his first public appearance, after he had long lived unknown. How much hidden worth is there, which in this world is not known! But sooner or later it shall be known, as Christ was. He took upon himself the likeness of sinful flesh; and thus, for our sakes, he sanctified himself, that we also might be sanctified, and be baptized with him, Joh 17:19. See how honourably God owned him, when he submitted to John's baptism. He saw the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. We may see heaven opened to us, when we perceive the Spirit descending and working upon us. God's good work in us, is sure evidence of his good will towards us, and preparations for us. As to Christ's temptation, Mark notices his being in the wilderness and that he was with the wild beasts. It was an instance of his Father's care of him, which encouraged him the more that his Father would provide for him. Special protections are earnests of seasonable supplies. The serpent tempted the first Adam in the garden, the Second Adam in the wilderness; with different success indeed; and ever since he still tempts the children of both, in all places and conditions. Company and conversation have their temptations; and being alone, even in a wilderness, has its own also. No place or state exempts, no business, not lawful labouring, eating, or drinking, not even fasting and praying; often in these duties there are the most assaults, but in them is the sweetest victory. The ministration of the good angels is matter of great comfort in reference to the malignant designs of the evil angels; but much more does it comfort us, to have the indwelling of God the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Mark 1:9 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἐγένετοegenetoit came to passG1096
ἐνeninG1722
ἐκείναιςekeinaisthoseG1565
ταῖςtais<the>G3588
ἡμέραιςhēmeraisdaysG2250
ἦλθενēlthen[that] cameG2064
ἸησοῦςIēsousJesusG2424
ἀπὸapofromG575
ΝαζαρὲτNazaretNazarethG3478
τῆςtēs<the>G3588
ΓαλιλαίαςGalilaiasof GalileeG1056
καὶkaiandG2532
ἐβαπτίσθηebaptisthēwas baptizedG907
εἰςeisinG1519
τὸνtontheG3588
ἸορδάνηνIordanēnJordanG2446
ὑπὸhupobyG5259
Ἰωάννου.IōannouJohn.G2491

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 1:9

  • Matthew 3:13-17

    Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: …

  • Matthew 2:23

    And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

  • Luke 3:21-22

    Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Mt 3:13-15; Lu 3:21

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Context

  • Mark 1:8

    I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

  • Mark 1:9

    And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

  • Mark 1:10

    And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

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Mark 1:9 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y aconteció en aquellos días, que Jesús vino de Nazaret de Galilea, y fué bautizado por Juan en el Jordán.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et il arriva, en ces jours-là, que Jésus vint de Nazareth de Galilée, et fut baptisé par Jean au Jourdain.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und es geschah in jenen Tagen, da kam Jesus von Nazareth in Galiläa, und wurde von Johannes in dem Jordan getauft.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et factum est: in diebus illis venit Jesus a Nazareth Galilææ: et baptizatus est a Joanne in Jordane.