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Why was Jesus baptized? | Epiphany 2026
Epiphany Sunday: The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17. Why would the sinless Son of God submit to a baptism of repentance?
John the Baptist resists: "I need to be baptized by YOU. Why are you coming to ME?" But Jesus insists: "Let it be so now, for it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.
"At His baptism, we witness the Trinity in full display: The Son is baptized, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father declares from heaven: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Jesus didn't need baptism for Himself—He did it for US. He chose to identify with sinners…
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