Matthew 3:13-15

New American Standard Bible 1995

The Baptism of Jesus

^13 (A)Then Jesus *arrived ^(B)from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. ¹⁴ But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” ¹⁵ But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us ^(C)to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *permitted Him.