Matthew 3:15
New Living Translation
15 But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.[a]” So John agreed to baptize him.
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- 3:15 Or for we must fulfill all righteousness.
Matthew 3:15
New King James Version
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.” Then he allowed Him.
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Matthew 3:15
English Standard Version
15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.
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Matthew 3:15
King James Version
15 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.
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