Matthew 3:14

John forbade him - Refused him.

I have need - It is more suitable that I should be baptized with thy baptism, the Holy Spirit, than that thou shouldest be baptized in water by me. I am a sinner, and unworthy to administer this to the Messiah.

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¹⁴ But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

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Matthew 3:14