Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
9 Not long afterward Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove.
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Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
11 And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you."
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And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
12 At once the Spirit made him go into the desert,
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At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,
13 where he stayed forty days, being tempted by Satan. Wild animals were there also, but angels came and helped him.
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and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.
14 After John had been put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News from God.
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After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
15 "The right time has come," he said, "and the Kingdom of God is near! Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!"
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“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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