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Matthew 3:15

Jesus
BaptismObedience

13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.

17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

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BSB
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
KJV
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
WEB
But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.
ASV
But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
DARBY
But Jesus answering said to him, Suffer [it] now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers him.
BLB
But answering, Jesus said to him, “Permit [it] presently; for thus it is fitting to us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permits Him.
ÅB
Men Jesus svarte og sa til ham: «La det nå skje! For slik passer det seg for oss å oppfylle all rettferdighet.» Da lot han det skje.
OTB
Jesus svarte ham: «La det nå skje; for slik er det riktig av oss å oppfylle all rettferdighet.» Da samtykket Johannes.
B1930
Men Jesus svarte og sa til ham: La det nu skje! for således sømmer det sig for oss å fullbyrde all rettferdighet. Da lot han det skje.

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