"And there came out unto him Pharisees who were baptized, and all Jerusalem.
"And John had a raiment of camel's hair and a leathern girdle about his loins, and his food was wild honey, whereof the taste was that of manna.
"And behold the mother of the Lord and his brethren said to him, John the Baptist baptizeth for remission of sins. Let us go and be baptized by him.
"But he said to them, Wherein have I sinned that I should go and be baptized by him? except, perchance, this very thing that I have said is ignorance.
"And when the people had been baptized, Jesus also came and was baptized by John.
"And as he went up, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Holy Spirit, in shape of a dove, descending and entering into him.
"And a voice from heaven said, Thou art my beloved Son. I have this day begotten thee.
"And straightway a great light shone around the place. And John fell down before him, and said, I pray thee, Lord, baptize thou me.
"But he prevented him, saying, Let be; for thus it is becoming that all things be fulfilled.