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NASB | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus replied to him, "Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him. |
Bible Question: John's baptism was a "baptism of repentence" so why did Jesus "make" John baptize Him? Why did Jesus NEED for them to "fulfill all righteousness"? |
Bible Answer: God used Jesus' baptism to signal the start of his ministry with all 3 of the trinity present. Jesus also used it as an example, that we should do likewise. |