Matthew 3:6 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Matthew 3:6

BSB

Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

AKJV

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

CPDV

And they were baptized by him in the Jordan, acknowledging their sins.

ERV

and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

NHEB

and they were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.

SMT

And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 3:6

AndG2532ConjunctionwerebaptizedG907 ofG5259Preposition himG846 inG1722Preposition JordanG2446Noun Location confessingG1843Verb theirG846 sinsG266Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 3:6

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

Overview of Matthew 3:6

Summary

Public acknowledgment of wrongdoing through ritual washing

Place

Jordan River

Event

Mass baptism and confession

Estimated Time Period

c. 27-29 AD