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NASB | Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins [that is, requiring a change of one's old way of thinking, turning away from sin and seeking God and His righteousness]. |
Bible Question (short): Was John's Baptism One of Repentance? |
Question (full): What does "baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" mean? How does baptism relate to the forgiveness of sins? How is this related to Christian baptism, if at all? |