| Term | Definition |
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Mark 1:1 |
The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. |
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Mark 1:2 |
It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" |
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Mark 1:3 |
"a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' |
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Mark 1:4 |
And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. |
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Mark 1:5 |
The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. |
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Mark 1:6 |
John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. |
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Mark 1:7 |
And this was his message: "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. |
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Mark 1:8 |
I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." |