Matthew 3:6

were baptized. were being baptized.

baptized of. See App-115.

of. by. Greek. hupo. App-104.

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⁶ And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

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Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

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Matthew 3:6