Mark 1:7-9
New Testament for Everyone
7 “Someone a lot stronger than me is coming close behind,” John used to tell them. “I don’t deserve to squat down and undo his sandals. 8 I’ve plunged you in the water; he’s going to plunge you in the holy spirit.”
Jesus’ baptism
9 This is how it happened. Around that time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the river Jordan.
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Mark 1:7-9
New International Version
7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.(A) 8 I baptize you with[a] water, but he will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit.”(B)
The Baptism and Testing of Jesus(C)(D)
9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth(E) in Galilee and was baptized by John(F) in the Jordan.
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