Matthew 3:13-17

The Baptism of Jesus

13 ¹Then Jesus arrived ²from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him.

14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"

15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us ³to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted Him.

16 After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and ⁴he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him,

17 and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "⁵This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased."

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 3:13-17: {Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21, 22;} John 1:31-34
• 2. Matthew 2:22
• 3. Psalms 40:7, 8; John 4:34; John 8:29
• 4. Mark 1:10; Luke 3:22; John 1:32; Acts 7:56
• 5. Psalms 2:7; Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:18; Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35; John 12:28

Footnotes

• [a] Or "He"
• [b] Lit "coming upon Him"
• [c] Or "My Son, the Beloved"