Bethany Beyond the Jordan
Where John the Immerser performed immersions; Jesus was immersed here
First mentioned in the Bible
"After being immersed, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up, and he saw God's spirit descending like a dove and coming upon him. And look! a voice from the heavens said: 'This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.'"— Matthew 3:16-17
Background
Bethany beyond the Jordan was where John the Immerser preached and performed immersions. Jesus came from Galilee and was immersed by John in the Jordan River. When Jesus came up from the water, the heavens opened, Jehovah's spirit descended like a dove, and a voice from heaven said: 'This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.'
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
After being baptized, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up, and he saw God’s spirit descending like a dove and coming upon him. Look! Also, a voice from the heavens said: “This is my Son, the beloved, whom I have approved.”— Matthew 3:16-17Explore Bethany Beyond the Jordan on the interactive map →
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