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NASB | Luke 20:4 "Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 20:4 "The baptism of John [the Baptist]--was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?" |
Subject: What is the answer to this question? |
Bible Note: Hello Rowdy; Baptism began in the Tabernacle that Moses set up in the wilderness (at God's direction). The priests were required to wash with water from the laver prior to putting on their priestly garments and entering into the Tabernacle. It was a requirement for them to do this before they entered into the service of God. This "maybe" what Jesus was talking about when he told John to baptise Him to fulfill all righteousness, John's baptism was one of repentance, Jesus had no sins to repent of but He was preparing to enter into the service of God and redeem man and become our high priest. The baptism of John being one of repentance was for the people a preperation for them to have their hearts turned back to God. Wasn't that his ministry, to prepare the way of the Lord? So I would have to say John's baptism was from heaven God bless |