Matthew 3:13
NASB
Matt 3:13
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Then Jesus *arrived from Galilee at the Jordan {coming} to John, to be baptized by him.
Matt 3:14
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But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"
Matt 3:15
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But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit {it} at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him.
Matt 3:16
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After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove {and} lighting on Him,
Matt 3:17
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and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is (Or {My Son, the Beloved}) My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased."
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