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Matthew 3:13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Matthew 3:13 NABRE

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.

Matthew 3:14 NABRE

John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?”

Matthew 3:15 NABRE

Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

Matthew 3:16 NABRE

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him.

Matthew 3:17 NABRE

And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”