Matthew 3:14-16

Legacy Standard Bible

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 answered and said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us ^(A)to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *permitted Him. ¹⁶ And after being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and ^[a](B)he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon Him,