Matthew 3:14-17 (NASB)
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Matthew 3:14
But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”
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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.
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Matthew 3:16
After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,
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Matthew 3:17
and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.”
