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John Baptizes Jesus. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”. 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”.
The Baptism of Jesus. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”. 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”.
Jun 25, 2019 · Like most of us, John wondered why Jesus had asked to be baptized. Jesus replied: "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." While the meaning of this statement is somewhat unclear, it caused John to consented to baptize Jesus.
The baptism of Jesus, the ritual purification of Jesus with water by John the Baptist, was a major event described in the three synoptic Gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark and Luke). It is considered to have taken place at Al-Maghtas (also called Bethany Beyond the Jordan), today located in Jordan .
Nov 2, 2020 · At Bethany beyond the Jordan, John the Baptist preached a message of repentance and confession of sin, symbolized by water baptism, but in doing so, he also directed his listeners to expect the...
Feb 8, 2024 · Updated Feb 08, 2024. John the Baptist is a prominent biblical figure whose role in the New Testament is more than just a predecessor to Jesus. His story includes prophecy, unconventional preaching, and a key role in baptizing Jesus.
Aug 3, 2005 · Based on an exploration of John’s baptism and ministry within the context of Second-Temple Judaism, the significance of Jesus’ baptism is explored: it is a significant turning point in Jesus’ life; Jesus is identifying with Israel’s need to repent, and he is in agreement with John’s vision for a reconstituted Israel; since Jesus is a disciple of...
