Matthew 3:15-17 But Jesus answered and said to him, Permit now, for this is necessary for us so that all righteousness may be fulfilled; and then he permitted him.

Lamsa⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁵ But Jesus answered and said to him, Permit now, for this is necessary for us so that all righteousness may be fulfilled; and then he permitted him. ¹⁶ When Jesus was baptized, he immediately came out of the water; and the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon him; ¹⁷ And behold, a voice from heaven, which said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am pleased.