Mark 1:9-11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

It came to pass in those days Of John's baptism at the river Jordan; that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee Where he lived for many years in a retired manner, with his parents; and was baptized of John in Jordan Near Bethabara. John 1:28. See on Matthew 3:13-17.

Mark 1:9-11

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

10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened,b and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.