The Baptism of Jesus

Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. John tried to dissuade him. "It is I who need

baptism from you." he said, "And yet you come to me!" But Jesus replied, "Leave it like this for the time being;

it is fitting that we should, in this way, do all that righteousness demands." At this, John gave in to him.

As soon as Jesus was baptised he came up from the water, and suddenly the heavens opened and he saw the

Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him. And a voice spoke from heaven, "This is my

Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him."

Matthew 3: 13 - 17

 

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