Matthew 3:15
King James Version
Translation: KJV
13Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.Select Matthew 3:13
14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?Select Matthew 3:14
15And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.Select Matthew 3:15
16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:Select Matthew 3:16
17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Select Matthew 3:17
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WEB
3:15 But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.
ASV
3:15 But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
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