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Bible</a> But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have the need to be baptized by You, and yet You are coming to me?” <a href="/nasb/matthew/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But John tried to prevent Him, saying, &#8220I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” <a href="/lsb/matthew/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” <a href="/amp/matthew/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But John tried to prevent Him [vigorously protesting], saying, “It is I who need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” <a href="/csb/matthew/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But John tried to stop him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me? ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But John tried to stop Him, saying, &#8220I need to be baptized by You, and yet You come to me?&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/cev/matthew/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But John kept objecting and said, "I ought to be baptized by you. Why have you come to me?" <a href="/erv/matthew/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/gwt/matthew/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But John tried to stop him and said, "I need to be baptized by you. Why are you coming to me?" <a href="/gnt/matthew/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But John tried to make him change his mind. "I ought to be baptized by you," John said, "and yet you have come to me!" <a href="/isv/matthew/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" <a href="/msb/matthew/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But John tried to prevent Him, saying, ?I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?? <a href="/net/matthew/3.htm">NET Bible</a> But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?" <a href="/nheb/matthew/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?" <a href="/wbt/matthew/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/wey/matthew/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" <a href="/web/matthew/3.htm">World English Bible</a> But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but John was forbidding Him, saying, “I have need to be immersed by You—and You come to me?” <a href="/blb/matthew/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But John was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" <a href="/ylt/matthew/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but John was forbidding him, saying, 'I have need by thee to be baptized -- and thou dost come unto me!' <a href="/slt/matthew/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But John stayed him, saying: I ought to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But John refused him, saying, “I ought to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?” <a href="/nabre/matthew/3.htm">New American Bible</a> John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But John tried to stop him, and said, I need to be baptized by you, and yet have you come to me? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yohannan had refused and said to him, “I need to be baptized by you, and you have come to me?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/godbey/matthew/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me? <a href="/haweis/matthew/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/mace/matthew/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? <a href="/wey/matthew/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" <a href="/worrell/matthew/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but he was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be immersed by Thee; and dost Thou come to me?" <a href="/worsley/matthew/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? <a href="/parallel/matthew/3-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=570" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/3.htm">The Baptism of Jesus</a> 13At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/1254.htm" title="1254: diekōlyen (V-IIA-3S) -- To obstinately prevent, hinder. From dia and koluo; to hinder altogether, i.e. Utterly prohibit.">tried to prevent</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">“I</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">need</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthēnai (V-ANP) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">to be baptized</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">do You</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me?”</a> 15“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29-34</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ... <a href="/john/3-30.htm">John 3:30</a> He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/mark/1-7.htm">Mark 1:7-8</a> And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. / I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24-25</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15</a> John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” <a href="/john/1-26.htm">John 1:26-27</a> “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/john/1-36.htm">John 1:36</a> When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Luke 1:76</a> And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ <a href="/matthew/11-10.htm">Matthew 11:10</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’ <a href="/john/5-33.htm">John 5:33-35</a> You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth. / Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved. / John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/luke/7-27.htm">Luke 7:27</a> This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of you, and come you to me?John.<a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Luke 1:43</a> And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?<a href="/john/13-6.htm">John 13:6-8</a> Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? … I have.<a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.<a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3-7</a> Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God… <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5-8</a> For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">Forbidding</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/amos/8-13.htm">Need</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-9.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/jonah/3-8.htm">Urgently</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/matthew/20-22.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/mark/8-30.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/mark/3-12.htm">Forbidding</a> <a href="/luke/11-52.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">John</a> <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Protested</a> <a href="/matthew/20-31.htm">Tried</a> <a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Urgently</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 3</div>1. <a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">John preaches: his office, life, and baptism.</a> 7. <a href="/matthew/3-7.htm">He reprimands the Pharisees,</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/3-13.htm">and baptizes Jesus in Jordan.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But John tried to prevent Him John the Baptist, known for his role as the forerunner of Christ, was baptizing people in the Jordan River as a sign of repentance. His recognition of Jesus' sinlessness and divine nature led him to hesitate. This moment highlights John's humility and understanding of Jesus' superiority. The act of trying to prevent Jesus underscores John's awareness of his own unworthiness compared to the Messiah. This reflects the prophetic role of John as described in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, preparing the way for the Lord.saying, “I need to be baptized by You John acknowledges his own need for spiritual cleansing and renewal, recognizing Jesus as the source of true baptism, which is not just with water but with the Holy Spirit and fire (<a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a>). This statement reveals John's understanding of Jesus' divine authority and the transformative power of His ministry. It also points to the concept of Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, who offers a baptism that cleanses from sin, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>.and do You come to me?” John's question emphasizes the reversal of roles, where the greater (Jesus) comes to the lesser (John) for baptism. This act of humility by Jesus prefigures His ultimate act of humility on the cross (<a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-8</a>). It also fulfills all righteousness, as Jesus identifies with humanity's sinfulness despite being sinless Himself. This moment foreshadows the servant nature of Christ's mission, aligning with the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for baptizing people in the Jordan River as a sign of repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, who comes to John to be baptized, marking the beginning of His public ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> The location where John was baptizing, symbolizing purification and the start of a new life. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> A ritual of purification and repentance, which Jesus undergoes to fulfill all righteousness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_baptism.htm">The Event of Baptism</a> This moment marks the inauguration of Jesus' public ministry and the divine approval of His mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_submission.htm">Humility and Submission</a> Jesus' willingness to be baptized by John demonstrates His humility and submission to God's plan. We are called to follow His example by humbly submitting to God's will in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_righteousness.htm">Fulfillment of Righteousness</a> Jesus' baptism signifies the fulfillment of all righteousness. As believers, we are called to pursue righteousness in our daily lives, aligning our actions with God's standards. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_authority.htm">Recognition of Authority</a> John recognizes Jesus' authority and superiority. We should acknowledge Jesus' lordship in our lives and submit to His authority in all things. <a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_new_beginning.htm">Symbol of New Beginning</a> Baptism represents a new beginning and a commitment to God's purposes. We should view our spiritual journey as a continual renewal and dedication to God's mission. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_obedience.htm">Role of Obedience</a> Jesus' obedience to the Father is a model for us. Our obedience to God's commands is a testament to our faith and trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 3</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospel_accounts_of_jesus'_baptism_differ.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus' baptism by John differ significantly?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_sinless_jesus_baptized_by_john.htm">If Jesus was sinless, why would he need to be baptized for repentance by John? (Matthew 3:13-15) </a> <a href="/q/why_was_jesus_baptized.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus' baptism?</a> <a href="/q/did_john_know_jesus_pre-baptism.htm">Did John the Baptist recognize Jesus before his baptism? Yes (Matthew 3:13-14) No (John 1:32,33)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) John forbad him.--Better, sought to hinder Him. Here again we have a question which we cannot fully answer. Did John thus forbid Him, as knowing Him to be the Christ? If so, how did that knowledge come? Had they known each other before, in youth or manhood? Or did a special inspiration reveal the character of Him who now drew near? The narrative of St. Matthew seems to imply such knowledge. On the other hand, the words of the Baptist in <a href="/john/1-33.htm" title="And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said to me, On whom you shall see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost.">John 1:33</a> not only imply, but assert that he did not know Him till after the wonders of the Baptism. Probably, therefore, the sequence of facts was this: The Lord Jesus came to be baptised, as others did, though not, it would seem, with others. He confessed no sins. Look and tone, and words and silence alike spoke of a sinless and stainless life, such as even in approximate instances impresses us with something like awe in presence of the majesty of holiness. Recognising that holiness the Baptist spake as he did, "I have need to be baptised of Thee, to sit at Thy feet, learning lessons of purity and change of heart from Thee."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Vers. 14 and 15 are peculiar to St. Matthew. But John. In <a href="/john/1-31.htm">John 1:31, 33</a> the Baptist says that he knew him not till the descent of the Holy Spirit; i.e. knew him not in his full Messianic character. Here, either by an involuntary and miraculous impression, psychologically due to the previous revelation he had received (cf. Meyer); or, as is on the whole more probable, from his previous knowledge, direct or indirect, of Jesus, he recognizes his superior sanctity. John's inmost thoughts must therefore have been somewhat as follows. "I have come to announce the advent of Messiah; here is One who is much holier than I; it may be that he is Messiah, but I have no certainty till the sign promised has been vouchsafed." Forbade; would have hindered (Revised Version), for διεκώλυεν, does not in itself imply speech. (For a similar imperfect of that which was not fully carried out, cf. <a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Luke 1:59</a>.) It is noticeable, though doubtless merely as a coincidence, that the strong compound word διακωλύω and βαπτίζομαι also occur together in Judith 12:7. I have need to be baptized of thee. Many see here a reference to the baptism of the Spirit and fire, mentioned in ver. 11. But the following clause, "and dost thou come to me?" implies that the baptisms are identical, viz. baptism by water. The sentence is equivalent to "I John, who myself administer the baptism of repentance, need to profess repentance myself, and ought rather, therefore, to receive such a baptism at thy hands, who art so far holier than I" (cf. further Weiss, 'Life,' 1:320). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/3-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. tried to prevent διεκώλυεν (diekōlyen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1254.htm">Strong's 1254: </a> To obstinately prevent, hinder. From dia and koluo; to hinder altogether, i.e. Utterly prohibit. Him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. saying, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “I Ἐγὼ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. need χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. to be baptized βαπτισθῆναι (baptisthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). You, σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. {do} You σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. come ἔρχῃ (erchē) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρός (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. me?” με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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