GOING DOWN TO THE RIVER

He didn't want to do it. John, that is. John did not want to baptize Jesus. In fact, the original text states John FORBADE Him. Matthew 3:14. In the Greek it is G1254 diakoluo - to hinder altogether, that is, utterly prohibit. Then John explained himself by saying "I have need to be baptized by You, and You come to me? Eugene Peterson's The Message puts it this way: John objected, "I'm the one who needs to be baptized, NOT YOU!" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joycemckeever.substack.com