Matthew 3:14

The Baptism of Jesus · Matthew 3:13–17
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Translations

Modern
But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”
Traditional
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Literal
But John was preventing Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and You come to me?”
Latin
Joannes autem prohibebat eum, dicens: Ego a te debeo baptizari, et tu venis ad me?

Original

Greek
English
But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

Notes

John had already admitted (Matthew 3:11–12) that he was less important than the Messiah, so he felt unworthy to baptize him.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Baptism

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:9–11 Luke 3:21–22 John 1:29–34

People

John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ John the Baptist Jordan River

Topics

Baptism: John's Baptism: Sanctioned by Christ's Submission to It Humility: Exemplified Jesus, the Christ: Is Immersed by John in the Jordan River John: Baptizes Jesus The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Submitting to Ordinances