Mark 1

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

9 Ref And it came about in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was given baptism by John in the Jordan.

10 Ref And straight away, coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens broken open and the Spirit coming down on him as a dove:

11 Ref And a voice came out of heaven, You are my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

9 Ref And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.

10 Ref And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

11 Ref And a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

World English Bible (WEB)

9 Ref It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

10 Ref Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

11 Ref A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

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