John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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Other Translations for John 3:23

BSB

Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.

AKJV

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

CPDV

Now John was also baptizing, at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water in that place. And they were arriving and being baptized.

ERV

And John also was baptizing in AEnon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

NHEB

Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

SMT

And John was also immersing in Aenon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 3:23

AndG1161Conjunction JohnG2491Noun Masculine alsoG2532Conjunction wasG2258Verb baptizingG907 inG1722Preposition AenonG137Noun Location nearG1451AdverbtoSalimG4530Noun Location becauseG3754ConjunctiontherewasG2258Verb muchG4183Adjective waterG5204Noun Neuter thereG1563Adverb andG2532ConjunctiontheycameG3854Verb andG2532ConjunctionwerebaptizedG907

Commentary for John 3:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 3:23

Summary

John baptizes at Aenon near Salim due to water availability

Place

Aenon near Salim

Event

John baptizes at Aenon

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD