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Matthew 3:13-15
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Matthew 3:13-15
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptized by him.
14 But John [a]protested strenuously, having in mind to prevent Him, saying, It is I who have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?
15 But Jesus replied to him, [b]Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for [both of] us to fulfill all righteousness [that is, to [c]perform completely whatever is right]. Then he permitted Him.
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- Matthew 3:14 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- Matthew 3:15 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Matthew 3:15 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
Matthew 3:13-15
New International Version
Matthew 3:13-15
New International Version
The Baptism of Jesus(A)
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.(B) 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
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