Jordan River
Where is the Jordan River in the Bible? The river Israel crossed and where Jesus was baptized, through the key chapters. Read now, free and ad-free.
The Jordan River is the water where many important events in the Bible take place. The people of Israel cross this river as they enter the promised land; and according to the Gospels, Jesus is baptized in this river. The chapters below link to the reading pages that recount these scenes.
Read the chapters
- Joshua 3
- Matthew 3
A chapter recounting John's call to repentance in the wilderness and Jesus' baptism at his hands, marking the moment Jesus begins his public work.
- Mark 1
The brisk opening of Mark's Gospel — John's call to prepare the way, Jesus' baptism, and the start of his teaching and healing among the crowds.
- 2 Kings 5
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Related verse collections
- Bible Verses About Prayer
- Bible Verses of Comfort
- Bible Verses About Forgiveness
- Bible Verses About Faith
- Bible Verses About Courage
- Bible Verses About Family
- Bible Verses About Marriage
- Bible Verses About Money and Contentment
- Bible Verses About Humility
- Bible Verses About Jesus
- Bible Verses About Witness
- Bible Verses About Loneliness
- Bible Verses About New Beginnings
- Bible Verses About Healing
- Bible Verses About Strength
- Bible Verses About Peace and Rest
- Bible Verses About God's Promises
Reading plans
- Holy Week — The Final Days of Jesus
- Two Weeks in the Parables of Jesus
- Advent — 24 Days to Christmas
- The Bible in a Year — 365 Days from Cover to Cover
- 30 Days with the Gospel — An Introduction to the New Testament
Related guides
- What Is Baptism?
What is baptism, what does it mean and where does it appear in the Bible? A short, neutral guide to the meaning of baptism and its place in the Gospels.