Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
World English Bible (WEB)
But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.
Strong's King James
And{G1161} Jesus{G2424} answering{G611}{(G5679)} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} him{G846}, Suffer{G863}{(G5628)} it to be so now{G737}: for{G1063} thus{G3779} it becometh{G4241}{(G5723)}{G2076}{(G5748)} us{G2254} to fulfil{G4137}{(G5658)} all{G3956} righteousness{G1343}. Then{G5119} he suffered{G863}{(G5719)} him{G846}.
The F.O.G *
(15) But Yeshua answered saying to him, "Permit now, because in this way its befitting for us to fulfill (complete) all righteousness." Then he permitted Him.
The F.O.G Message *
[15] But Jesus responded gently, "Let it be this way for now. This act will fulfill all righteousness—it's part of God's perfect plan." Understanding this, John consented to baptize Him.
Young's Literal Translation
But Jesus answering said to him, ‘Suffer now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfil all righteousness,’ then he doth suffer him.
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