Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River , traditionally at a place called “Bethany beyond the Jordan” (also known as Al‑Maghtas), on the east bank of the river in what is now modern‑day Jordan , near Jericho.

What the Bible says

  • The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all place Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River , where John the Baptist was preaching and baptizing.
  • The Gospel of John specifies that John was baptizing “in Bethany beyond the Jordan,” which early Christian tradition identifies with the eastern‑bank site now known as Al‑Maghtas.

Modern location and debate

  • Today, the Al‑Maghtas / Baptism Site “Bethany beyond the Jordan” in Jordan is widely recognized as the most probable location and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Some Christian groups and Israeli sites (such as Qasr el‑Yahud on the western bank) also claim to mark the spot, but most scholars and pilgrims lean toward the east‑bank Jordanian site as the likeliest place where Jesus was baptized.

Quick reference table

Detail| Answer
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River| Jordan River 135
General area| Near Jericho, south of the Sea of Galilee 35
Traditional biblical name| Bethany beyond the Jordan (Bethabara) 135
Modern site name| Al‑Maghtas, Jordan 37
Status today| Archaeological and pilgrimage site; UNESCO World Heritage 79

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