Mark 1:7-11
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7 He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the strap of his sandals.(A) 8 I have baptized you with[a] water, but he will baptize you with[b] the Holy Spirit.”(B)
The Baptism of Jesus
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.(C) 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him.(D) 11 And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my Son, the Beloved;[c] with you I am well pleased.”(E)
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