166 || ii. Minor Prophets Of John's baptism, that purification rite by which men on confessing their sins were bound to spiritual reformation. What more evidence do we need? Repentance speaks of a change of direction, not a sorrow in the heart. 1656 || Major Prophets And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. WebBible Gateway Mark 1 :: NIV Mark 1 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 22:1). WebBoth scenes use the same Greek word for voice (phn): at the baptism, the voice from heaven quotes a psalm when speaking to Jesus (Mark 1:11, quoting Ps. The second, the act of baptising the vegetable, produces a permanent change. Today, many self-styled deliverers from demon possession encourage the demons to speak, or even believe what the demons say. Now John was clothed with camels hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 3. 4205 || noun. NLT This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of Your partnership makes all we do possible. 4152 || i. I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.. In other words, Jesus was at peace with the wild beasts. 37 || The Old Testament And he cried out, saying, Let us alone! You cant teach with authority if you arent familiar with your material. Introduction: The unique character of the Gospel of Mark. Another indication of Peters influence is the vivid, eyewitness detail of this Gospel. 228 || art thou come to destroy us? Jesus was a preacher who did wonderful miracles, not a miracle worker who sometimes preached. WebOf the top ten versions of the Bible in the United States based on unit sales, seven read "baptism of repentance" in Mark 1:4 in which "repentance" translates metanoia. It is wonderful to feel sorry about your sin, but repent isnt a feelings word. The people were accustomed to the use of magical formulae by the Jewish exorcists (Matthew 12:27; Acts 19:13), but here was something utterly different. (Robertson). Luke 3:22 says, the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him. Jesus met them as they labored as common men. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. (Mark 1:14a) The Galilean ministry of Jesus begins. The Greek word baptizo comes from the primary verb bapto which means to overwhelm, to cover wholly with a fluid. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. And when they had found him, they said unto him, All [men] seek for thee. 21:25 The baptism of John, where was it from? (Mark 1:25-28) Jesus rebukes the spirit and gains great acclaim. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The elements used in the Levitical ceremony for the cleansing of a leper (cedar wood, hyssop, and scarlet) are the same elements used in cleansing someone who was defiled by a dead body (Numbers 19:6, 19:13, 19:18 and Leviticus 14:4-7). 71 || English Standard Version, The Old Testament a. We dont know exactly what Jesus prayed for, but as much as anything, Jesus used this time of prayer for that close, intimate communion with God the Father that He longed for, which nourished and strengthened His soul. 4678 || 2632 || Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. When Bible translators go to a people who have never had the Scriptures in their own language, they usually begin by translating the Gospel of Mark. Jesus worked very hard to serve the needs of others and always put their needs before His. But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. In John 1:42, Jesus calls Simon Cephas, which is the Aramaic word for rock and equivalent in meaning to the Greek word Petros (hence Peter). 5258 || Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, If You are willing, You can make me clean.. Jewish custom said that you should not even greet a leper. ii. At its root, Christianity is not about theological systems, rules, or even helping people it is about following Jesus. Some think of Mark as The Gospel According to Peter.. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Jesus taught with boldness. i. Babylonian Talmud, Ketuboth 96a: All services which a slave does for his master a pupil should do for his teacher, with the exception of undoing his shoes. (Cited in Lane). 10:37 That word you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 3376 || c. Saying Repent: When Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God, He wanted people to know what entering that kingdom was like. ii. We also know that John the Baptist saw the Holy Spirit coming down on Jesus (John 1:32). Hebrews 4:15 reminds us, For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 3798 || In this Gospel, Jesus seems the busiest, quickly moving from one event to another. The Whole Bible Web1 Concerning baptism, baptise thus: Having first rehearsed all these things, "baptise, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," in running water; 2 but if thou hast no running water, baptise in other water, and if thou canst not in cold, then in warm. Sometimes it is Greek When they found Him, they said to Him, Everyone is looking for You.But He said to them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth. And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons. Christian Standard Bible, WebThe purpose of infant baptism is to remove original sin. Mark wrote it for the Romans. His ministry was not being famous or enjoying the fame. A leper came to Him: Leprosy was one of the horrific diseases of the ancient world. And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. Barclay, William "The Gospel of Mark" (The New Daily Study Bible) (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975), Bruce, Alexander Balmain "The Synoptic Gospels: The Expositor's Greek Testament" Volume 1, Section 1 (Matthew-Luke) (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1897), Cole, R. Alan "The Gospel According to Mark" (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Lane, William L. "The Gospel of Mark" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1974), Morgan, G. Campbell "The Gospel According to Mark" (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Fleming H. Revell, 1927), Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 3 (Matthew-Revelation) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1969), Robertson, Archibald T. "The Gospel According to Mark: Word Pictures of the New Testament" Volume I (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1930), Spurgeon, Charles Haddon "The New Park Street Pulpit" Volumes 1-6 and "The Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit" Volumes 7-63 (Pasadena, Texas: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), Stedman, Ray "The Servant Who Rules: Exploring the Gospel of Mark" Volume 1 (Mark 1-8) (Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1976), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 5 (Matthew to Revelation) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997), Wiersbe, Warren W. "Be Diligent (Mark): Serving Others as You Walk with the Master Servant" (The BE Series Commentary) (Colarado Springs, Colorado: Victor, 1987). Jesus showed authority when the angels served Him. alb. I care not whether you pray in the street, or in the church, or in the barrack-room, or in the cathedral; but your heart must speak with God in secret, or you have not prayed. (Spurgeon), ii. 12:50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened until it is accomplished! This is one of the familiar passages of the New Testament that shows us the entire Trinity in action. The Gospels i. Jesus didnt have to be baptized. Minor Prophets i. As was the custom in some other Jewish ceremonial washings, John completely immersed those he baptized. WebOne source (Colin Brown) says that this word is a technical term for baptism (1:145). The New Testament 3466 || This is a thorough Greek word study about the meaning of the Greek word , 'baptisma' meaning 'baptism', Strong's 908. The Gospel of Mark pictures Christ in action. One is chronos, meaning simple chronological time. iii. 4521 || a. i. [1] 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" [2]-- 3 "a voice of one calling in the desert, `Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" WebNew Testament Greek Lexicon - NAS Baptizo Baptizo bap-tid'-zo NAS Word Usage - Total: 76 to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) to cleanse by dipping or Then the joints of fingers and toes begin to rot and fall off, piece by piece. They saw at a glance that the attack had not This unclean spirit was the evil lord of this poor mans life. He didnt need the power of crowd dynamics to help His ministry. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. i. Mark 16:16 addresses believer's baptism. i. Forty as in the forty days of Jesus in the wilderness is a number that often shows a time of testing or judgment. And all the city was gathered together at the door. WebMark 1 New International Version John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah,[ a] the Son of God,[ b] 2 as it is written in Isaiah the e. Mending their nets: Marks term means properly to put in order, or to make ready, and so includes cleansing, mending and folding the nets in preparation for the next evenings fishing. (Lane) Significantly, a derivative of this same word is used in Ephesians 4:12 where Paul describes the work of equipping the saints. 225 || Septuagint, As Strongs definition relates, to equip therefore means to complete thoroughly, to repair or adjust, to fit, frame, mend, to make perfect, to perfectly join together, to prepare, or restore. He also wrote that Mark was with him in 1 Peter 5:13. i. And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. Luke 3:3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; appears in the Greek, the translation of it is highlighted with yellow. e. Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem: Johns ministry met with wonderful response. what new doctrine [is] this? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 7:29 And all the people who heard him, and the tax collectors, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. While it is good and important for us to join with others in the presence of God, there is much in our Christian life that can only be learned and experienced in a solitary place with God. 544 || iv. At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 769 || The New Testament The demons admitted that their wilderness temptations failed to corrupt Jesus. 1. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point There were other exorcists in Jesus day. That was considered to be too much. The Gospels d. John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins: This describes how John prepared the way. They knew Jesus was the perfect (in whom I am well pleased) Son of God, identifying with sinful man. 19:3 And he said to them, Into what then were you baptized? Building a road is very much like the preparation God must do in our hearts. Peters mother-in-law was suffering from what the Talmud called a burning fever. It was, and still is, very prevalent in that particular part of Galilee. ii. Since lepers were never healed, these priests had never conducted this ceremony. This means there were more than 3 million people in the extended region. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 4202 || Historical Books 4567 || The ancient Greek word for gospel means good news, so this book is the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. We cant come to the kingdom of God unless we leave our sin and the self-life. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? The New Testament The baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) that the Gentiles also received is described as a pouring out of the Spirit (Acts 2:17-18; 10:44-45). This was not because leprosy was highly contagious. Prophets ii. 13:24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. i. 2347 || Webster's Bible, 18 || baptism:Baptist, baptize, wash. But the first is temporary. One Rabbi bragged that he would not even buy an egg on a street where he saw a leper, and another boasted that he threw rocks at lepers to keep them far from him. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. It includes every verse where the word ' And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Not to be confused with 911, bapto. The clearest example that shows the meaning of baptizo is a text from the Greek poet and physician Nicander, who lived about 200 B.C. It is a recipe for making pickles and is helpful because it uses both words. It is the good news of the Christ (which simply means Messiah), the promised, anointed Savior of men. In that day, everyone knew only God could heal a leper. 11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? Be quiet: Jesus often told demons to shut up. 18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. The idea was to fill in the holes and to knock down the hills that are in the way. Page 1 / 2 (Mat 3:6Act 16:33), View OT results in the LXX Greek concordance, View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance, 1. There comes One after me who is mightier than I: The message of John the Baptist was simple. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Christ for this chooseth the morning, as the time freest from distractions and company; and a solitary place, as fittest for a secret duty. (Poole). General Epistles And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Contrary to the expectations of most people in His day, Jesus brought a kingdom of love, not subjugation; of grace, not law; of humility, not pride; for all men, not only the Jews; to be received voluntarily by man, not imposed by force. Luke-Acts For example, in Ephesians 4:11, when listing the different ministries in the Church, Paul lists pastors as one of them. We see Jesus as a servant busy meeting needs and busy being Gods Messiah. 545 || Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. E. The Lord had a Jesus interest was in meeting the needs of individuals and not in promoting Himself. They had to change their direction to experience the kingdom of God. Who will prepare Your way before You. 1344 || My messenger is important because this is the first authentically prophetic voice to Israel (with the slight exceptions of Anna and Simeon in Luke 2) for 300 years. And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. The Gospel of Mark and the rest of this chapter will stress the work of Jesus and His wonderful miracles. And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? 3952 || It was an appeal not only to accept it as an intellectually accurate statement; but to rest in it, to repose in it. The kingdom Jesus preached was not just about a moral renewal. a. 2837 || b. Hebrew Word Studies Index || Search this website || Johns baptism might have been related to the Jewish practice of baptizing Gentile converts or to some of the ceremonial washings practiced by the Jews of that day. Jesus showed authority calling disciples after Himself. WebIn Mark 15:34, Jesus cries out on the cross, Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?which is an Aramaic translation of the Hebrew of Psalm And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. 4716 || 4982 || Mark was not one of the 12 disciples. Jesus remains the unfallen, sinless one despite all the temptation, with authority over. 1849 || 4680 || 5. Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. It doesnt mean that the Holy Spirit was a dove, but appeared like a dove. 601 || Poetical Books Then, wishing to convince the bystanders and prove to them that he had this power, Eleazar placed a cup or foot-basin full of water a little way off and commanded the demon, as it went out of the man, to overturn it and make known to the spectators that he had left the man., ii. 4100 || WebG907 - baptiz - Strong's Greek Lexicon (kjv) Lexicon :: Strong's G907 - baptiz Transliteration baptiz (Key) Pronunciation bap-tid'-zo Part of Speech verb Root Word Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Greek Base Word: Usage: Baptism Definition: Baptism (technically or figuratively). 4335 || 10:38). It includes every verse where the word 'baptisma' appears in the New Testament. Mark 16:16 gives a somewhat humorous viewpoint, connecting trust with having one's head held underwater. Jesus could no longer openly enter the city. There were many people who recognized their sinfulness and their need to get ready for the Messiah. b. 3. The New Testament 3701 || And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. It is an action word. These two forms of baptism are completely different. 3561 || And they said, Into John's baptism. Jesus did this first to honor the law of God, but also as a testimony to the priests that an incurable disease had been cured. When they had to look up the procedure for this ceremony and had to carry it out for the first time, it would be a strong witness that the Messiah was among them. Jesus healed with the same authority that He used to cast out demons. It was because God used this disease as a striking example of sin and its effect on us. ii. They are His servants. Jesus wanted to be alone, so He could pour out His heart to His Father. WebOf the top ten versions of the Bible in the United States based on unit sales, seven read "baptism of repentance" in Mark 1:4 in which "repentance" translates metanoia. Poetical Books 19:4 Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe in him who should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 536 || In the cathedrals of Europe this motif is repeated again and again by carvings or paintings of each one of these creatures, typically with a book. Revised Standard Version, 4487 || The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. 3340 || Jesus is the Second Adam, and like unfallen Adam, He enjoys a peaceful relationship with all the animals. It signifies, therefore, that washing is of the essential idea of the sacrament. Yet He, having risen a long while before daylight, made less time for sleep and more time for prayer. b. I know who You are; the Holy One of God! Baptism was already practiced in the Jewish community in the form of ceremonial immersions but typically it was only among Gentiles who wished to become Jews. 3709 || And immediately, coming 2889 || a. Now is your time of opportunity. 386 || Unclean! whenever people were near them. I know who You are; the Holy One of God!. Searched for Him: This was early in Jesus relationship with His disciples. Revelation 4:7 describes the cherubim around God's throne as beings with four faces: a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle. 1074 || 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible Pentateuch fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. By long tradition, the church has attributed one of these faces to each of the Gospels, according to the character and message of the particular Gospel. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. But He wanted others to do the work He did; first these four, then twelve, then hundreds, then thousands and thousands upon thousands through the centuries. 1. d. I will make you become fishers of men: Jesus said He would make them fishers of men. This passage shows us many things about the prayer life of Jesus. Mark 1:41 Many manuscripts Jesus was filled with compassion Matthew 28 Mark 2 Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. acc-si-neu. Every word in Marks description of Jesus is important. WebThe word Baptism is derived from the Greek word, bapto, or baptizo, to wash or to immerse. They are both expensive, they both must deal with many different problems and environments, and they both take an expert engineer. 4717 || 4559 || New American Standard Bible 2020, Saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: When Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God, He wanted people to know that it was near as close as your hand. And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.