^{13 Ref} Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

^{14 Ref} But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"

^{15 Ref} 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.

^{16 Ref} Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

^{17 Ref} Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."