Berean Standard Bible
““Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.”
John the Baptist was baptizing people who confessed their sins and prepared for the coming Messiah. Jesus traveled from Galilee to the Jordan and asked John to baptize him, which puzzled John, who felt he should be the one needing baptism from Jesus.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
World English Bible (WEB)
But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But Jesus made answer, saying to him, Let it be so now: because so it is right for us to make righteousness complete. Then he gave him baptism.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
But Jesus answering said to him, 'Permit now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness,' then he does permit him.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Empero respondiendo Jesús le dijo: Deja ahora; porque así nos conviene cumplir toda justicia. Entonces le dejó.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
―Juan—le respondió Jesús—,bautízame, porque nos conviene cumplir lo que Dios manda.Y Juan lo bautizó.
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