13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptized by him. 14 But John 1 protested strenuously, having in mind to prevent Him, saying, It is I who have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me? 15 But Jesus replied to him, 2 Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for [both of] us to fulfill all righteousness [that is, to 2 perform completely whatever is right]. Then he permitted Him. 16 And when Jesus was baptized, He went up at once out of the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he [John] saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. 17 And behold, a voice from heaven said, This is My Son, My Beloved, in Whom I delight!