CHAPTER EXPLORER
Matthew 3
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17 verses in KJV · 354 outgoing cross-reference links
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Opening verses of Matthew 3 (KJV)
3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Historical / attribution context
Traditional writer attribution: Matthew
Approximate study chronology: c. AD 26
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Original-language word-study starting points
G907baptizōto baptize · 6 occurrencesG575apoaway from · 4 occurrencesG3956pasall · 4 occurrencesG2491IōannēsJohn · 4 occurrencesG2064erchomaito come/go · 4 occurrencesG5259hupoby/under: by · 3 occurrencesG5119totethen · 3 occurrencesG4442purfire · 3 occurrencesG4160poieōto do/make: do · 3 occurrencesG3778ohutosthis/he/she/it · 3 occurrencesG3772ouranosheaven · 3 occurrencesG2446IordanēsJordan · 3 occurrencesG2424IēsousJesus · 3 occurrencesG863aphiēmito release: leave · 2 occurrences
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