Matthew 3:5

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Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him.

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The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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Jerusalem was Judea’s religious center, Judea the southern Jewish region, the Jordan the river where John baptized, and Galilee the northern region of Jesus’ later ministry. Their mention emphasizes the broad public response to John’s call to repentance, drawing people from across the land to the wilderness.

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Matthew 3:5 mentions Galilee, Jerusalem, Jordan and Judea.

Photo of Galilee — Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש

Photo of Jerusalem — Jerusalem · Godot13