Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
13 At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee and came to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
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Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
14 But John tried to make him change his mind. "I ought to be baptized by you," John said, "and yet you have come to me!"
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But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires." So John agreed.
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Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and lighting on him.
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As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
17 Then a voice said from heaven, "This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased."
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And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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