The Baptism of Jesus

(Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22; John 1:29–34)

13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by [John]. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and {do} You come to me?”

15 “Let [it] be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then [John] permitted Him.

16 As soon as [Jesus] was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened,[fn] and He saw[fn] the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”