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Matthew 3:15
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John Baptizes Jesus

13 aThen Jesus came bfrom Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.  
14 And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”
15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.
16 aWhen He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and1 He saw bthe Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.  
17 aAnd suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, b“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 
Verse Comparison: Matthew 3:15

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American Standard Version
But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer `it' now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

Amplified® Bible
But Jesus replied to him, Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for [both of] us to fulfill all righteousness [that is, to perform completely whatever is right]. Then he permitted Him.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus answered, "For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do." Then John agreed.

Darby English Version
But Jesus answering said to him, Suffer [it] now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers him.

Good News Bible
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that God requires." So John agreed.

International Standard Version
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, for this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John let him.

King James Version
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

New American Standard Bible
But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit {it} at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he *permitted Him."

New International Version
Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John consented.

New King James Version
But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it has become fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted Him.

Revised Standard Version
But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness." Then he consented.

Young's Literal Translation
But Jesus answering said to him, `Suffer now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness,' then he doth suffer him.


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