⁷ John also told the people, “Someone more powerful is going to come. And I am not good enough even to stoop down and untie his sandals.⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”

The Baptism of Jesus

⁹ About that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.¹⁰ As soon as Jesus came out of the water, he saw the sky open and the Holy Spirit coming down to him like a dove.¹¹ A voice from heaven said, “You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you.”