Matthew 3:14

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?”
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} John{G2491} forbad{G1254}{(G5707)} him, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, I{G1473} have{G2192}{(G5719)} need{G5532} to be baptized{G907}{(G5683)} of{G5259} thee{G4675}, and{G2532} comest{G2064}{(G5736)} thou{G4771} to{G4314} me{G3165}?
KJV with Strongs
(14) But John prevented Him saying, "I need to be immersed by You and You come to me?"
The F.O.G
John tried to prevent it, overwhelmed by his unworthiness: "I need You to baptize me! How can You come to me for baptism?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but John was forbidding him, saying, ‘I have need by thee to be baptized—and thou dost come unto me!’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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