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John 3:23

John 3:23
And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

In Enon - The word “Enon,” or “Aenon,” means “a fountain,” and was doubtless given to this place because of the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

In Aenon - This place was eight miles southward from Scythopolis, between Salim and Jordan.

There was much water - And…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 3:22-36

In these verses we have,

I. Christ's removal into the land of Judea (Joh 3:22), and there he tarried with his disciples.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

John also was baptizing Not as a rival to the Messiah, but still in preparation for Him. Although John knew that the…