King James Bible
"And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized."
John the Baptist continued his ministry in parallel with Jesus, working at Aenon (meaning 'springs') near Salim. The specific geographical detail emphasizes that both ministries operated simultaneously in different locations, showing John's ongoing dedication to his calling even after identifying Jesus as the Messiah. The abundance of water was essential for John's practice of full-body immersion baptism. This practical detail reveals both the physical requirements of John's baptismal ministry and suggests the large crowds he continued to draw. People actively sought out John's baptism of repentance, demonstrating his enduring influence and the widespread hunger for spiritual renewal in Judea. The continuous action implied by the verb tenses indicates this was an ongoing, thriving ministry rather than a waning movement.