Matthew 3:15
Matthew 3:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *permitted Him.
Matthew 3:15 The Message (MSG)
But Jesus insisted. “Do it. God’s work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in this baptism.” So John did it.
Matthew 3:15 King James Version (KJV)
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.
Matthew 3:15 New Century Version (NCV)
Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do all things that are God’s will.” So John agreed to baptize Jesus.
Matthew 3:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
Matthew 3:15 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
Jesus replied, ‘Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness.’ Then John consented.
Matthew 3:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
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.
Matthew 3:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
But Jesus replied to him, “Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him.
Matthew 3:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.