Matthew 3:13-17
Good News Translation
The Baptism of Jesus(A)
13 At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee and came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to make him change his mind. “I ought to be baptized by you,” John said, “and yet you have come to me!”
15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires.” So John agreed.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and lighting on him. 17 (B)Then a voice said from heaven, “This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased.”
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Mark 1:9-11
Good News Translation
The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus(A)
9 Not long afterward Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. 11 (B)And a voice came from heaven, “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.”
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