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In those days, John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying... Full Text of Matthew 3
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| The third chapter of Matthew describes the baptism of Jesus. It contains the first recorded spoken words of Jesus: "Allow it [my baptism] now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness. After the baptism of Jesus, God reveals that Jesus is his beloved Son with whom he is pleased. (Read more) |
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