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Matthew 3:14-16
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Matthew 3:14-16
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.[a] 16 And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened[b] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him;
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- 3.15 Though without sin, Jesus wished to be baptized by John, as this was the final preparation for his mission as Messiah.
- Matthew 3:16 Other ancient authorities add to him
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
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