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NASB | Mark 1:9 ¶ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 1:9 ¶ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. [Matt 3:13-17; Luke 3:21, 22; John 1:32] |
Bible Question: Why did Jesus need to be baptized? No need to repent, and He and the Holy Spirit are one, right? |
Bible Answer: “It may reasonably be inquired what should be Christ's view in desiring to be baptized; it could not be to take away original or actual sin, since he had neither; nor has baptism any such efficacy to do this, in those who have either or both: but, it was to show his approbation of John's baptism, and to bear a testimony of it, that it was from heaven; and also that he himself might receive a testimony both from heaven, and from John, that he was the Son of God and true Messiah, before he entered upon his public ministry, into which he was in some measure initiated and installed hereby; and moreover, to set an example to his followers, and thereby engage their attention and subjection to this ordinance; and, in a word, as he himself says, to fulfil all righteousness.” – John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible The text never says that Jesus repented or confessed. Others did as in Matthew 3:6 it states confessed their sins. Christ never did, never had to. Matthew 3:6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. Matthew 3:16 And 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: To clarify, it was mentioned previously that at His baptism, Jesus took on a new relationship with God. Note: Christ, as God, did not need to receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit conceived Him. His relationship with God as God never changed. Even as He took on His humanity, He maintained His divinity. WOS |