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9 About that time, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.
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In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 While he was coming up out of the water, Jesus saw heaven splitting open and the Spirit, like a dove, coming down on him.
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And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.
11 And there was a voice from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness."
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And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."
12 At once the Spirit forced Jesus out into the wilderness.
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And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.
13 He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among the wild animals, and the angels took care of him.
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He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.
14 After John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee announcing God's good news,
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Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God,
15 saying, "Now is the time! Here comes God's kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!"
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and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."
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