Matthew 3:13-16

¹³At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

¹⁴But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

¹⁵“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

¹⁶As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.

— Matthew 3:13-16

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In the Footsteps of Jesus

Article by James Nored & Phil Ware

Jesus said this was the right thing for him to do! James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of an important reason to be baptized: not only was Jesus baptized, he also said it was the right thing to do and called on all his disciples to be baptized and baptizers.

Cross References for Matthew 3:13-16

• Isaiah 11:2
• Luke 3:21-22
• Mark 1:10
• Isaiah 42:1
• John 1:31-34
• John 4:34
• John 15:10
• Isaiah 42:21
• Isaiah 61:1
• Psalm 40:7-8

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