Luke 3:15-16

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15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John might possibly be the Messiah.

16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with^[a] water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with^[b] the Holy Spirit and fire.

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Why Did Jesus Have to be Baptized?

Cross References 4

1. S Matthew 3:1
2. John 1:19,20; Acts 13:25
3. ver 3; S Mark 1:4
4. John 1:26,33; Acts 1:5; Acts 2:3; Acts 11:16; Acts 19:4

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[a] Or "in"
[b] Or "in"

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