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Jesus calmly answers John at the riverbank.
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Matthew 3:15

Jesus Answers and John Permits

John Baptizes Jesus · Matthew 3

Story guide: The answer and permission have separate images: Jesus speaks, then John opens his stance toward the river.

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15But Jesus answered him, “Permit it for now, for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permitted him.

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