Matthew 3:13-17
Matthew 3:13
Then Jesus *arrived from Galilee at the Jordan, coming to John to be baptized by him.
Matthew 3:14
But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have the need to be baptized by You, and yet You are coming to me?”
Matthew 3:15
But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *allowed Him.
Matthew 3:16
After He was 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 settling on Him,
Matthew 3:17
and behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”