In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
We have here a brief account of Christ's baptism and temptation, which were largely related Mt. 3 and 4. I. His baptism, which was his first public appearance, after he had long lived obscurely in Nazareth. O how much hidden worth is there, which in this world is either lost in the dust of contempt and cannot be known, or wrapped up in the veil...
Commenting on Mark 1:9-13
And it came to pass in those days,.... Whilst John was preaching and baptizing in the wilderness, and had large crowds of people flocking to him, to see his person, hear his doctrine, and to be baptized by him; some for one thing, and some another; Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee; the place where he had been brought up, and lived, and dwelt in...
See the note on Matt 3:13. Observe here, 1. The great condescension of Christ, in seeking and submitting to the baptism of John: Christ, though he was John's Lord and Master, yea, Lord of heaven and earth, yet cometh to hear John preach, and will be baptized of his messenger.