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15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness.” Then he consented.[a] 16 And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened[b] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; 17 and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son,[c] with whom I am well pleased.”

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Footnotes

  1. 3.15 Though without sin, Jesus wished to be baptized by John, as this was the final preparation for his mission as Messiah.
  2. Matthew 3:16 Other ancient authorities add to him
  3. Matthew 3:17 Or my Son, my (or the) Beloved

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