Matthew 3:14 - American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

But John protested strenuously, having in mind to prevent Him, saying, It is I who have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?

John tried to stop him and said, “I need to be baptized by you, yet you come to me?”

But John refused him, saying, "I ought to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?"