John 3:23

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John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.

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Jerusalem was Judea’s religious center, while Judea was the southern Jewish region where Jesus’ disciples were baptizing. The Jordan River marked Israel’s eastern boundary; John baptized at Aenon near Salim, where abundant water enabled his continuing ministry of repentance and preparation for the Messiah.

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John 3:23 mentions Jerusalem, Jordan and Judea.

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