John 1:28

These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Cross-references

John 10:40 Historical context

John 10:40 returns to the same location beyond Jordan where John first baptized, linking back to Bethabara.

John 3:23 Historical context

John 3:23 notes another baptism location of John (Aenon), showing multiple sites where he baptized.

Luke 3:3 Parallel

Luke 3:3 adds that John's baptism was a baptism of repentance for forgiveness, clarifying the purpose of the location at Bethany.

Mark 1:5 Historical context

Mark 1:5 describes John baptizing at the Jordan, the same general area as Bethabara.