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Matthew 3:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 3:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Matthew 3:1 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Matthew 3:1 — KJV

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

Matthew 3:1 (KJV)

Matthew 3:1 in Context — About the Book of Matthew

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Cross-References for Matthew 3:1

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

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There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

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And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.

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And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite sojourning on the side of mount Ephraim, who took to him a concubine out of Bethlehemjudah. a concubine: Heb. a woman a concubine, or, a wife a concubine

Shares key themes with Matthew 3:1: those, days, came

And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey