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The Baptism of Jesus

Matthew 3:13–17

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13

At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

14

But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

But John dissuaded him, and said, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

15

“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

But Jesus answered, “Let it be so this time, for it is right for us to do everything that God requires.” Then John consented.

16

As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.

And when Jesus was baptized, he went right up out of the water, and the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God come down like a dove and light upon him,

17

And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

and a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, my Beloved! This is my Chosen.”

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