Matthew 3:13-15

Modern English Version

The Baptism of Jesus^(A)

¹³ Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. ¹⁴ But John prohibited Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

¹⁵ But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permitted Him.