Jesus, the sinless one, was baptized by john to fulfill all righteousness
John, known as "the Baptist," was preaching in Judea, and baptizing those "confessing their sins." He said: "I baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire." (Matt. 3:11.)Of