Matthew 3:1

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 3:1

BSB

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea

AKJV

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

CPDV

Now in those days, John the Baptist arrived, preaching in the desert of Judea,

ERV

And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

NHEB

And in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea

SMT

In these days John the Baptist is present, proclaiming in the desert of Judea;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 3:1

InG1722Preposition thoseG1565 daysG2250Noun Feminine cameG3854Verb JohnG2491Noun MasculinetheBaptistG910Noun Masculine preachingG2784Verb inG1722PrepositionthewildernessG2048ofJudaeaG2449Noun Location

Commentary for Matthew 3:1

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

Overview of Matthew 3:1

Summary

Messenger begins preaching transformation in remote region

Place

Judaea wilderness

Event

John begins ministry

Estimated Time Period

c. 27-29 AD