Who baptized Jesus?

Who baptized Jesus?

• A. Peter
• B. John the Baptist
• C. James
• D. Philip

Answer: (B)

Baptism of Jesus is about identifying who performed the act that marks the start of his public ministry and God's confirmation of who he is. It was done by John the Baptist. John’s mission was to prepare the way for the Messiah, and when Jesus comes to the Jordan, John recognizes him and feels unworthy to baptize him. Jesus instructs him to proceed to fulfill all righteousness, and John baptizes him. The event is accompanied by the Spirit descending and a heavenly voice declaring Jesus as God’s Son. Peter, James, and Philip later become key followers and leaders, but they do not baptize Jesus in the gospel accounts.

Baptism of Jesus is about identifying who performed the act that marks the start of his public ministry and God's confirmation of who he is. It was done by John the Baptist. John’s mission was to prepare the way for the Messiah, and when Jesus comes to the Jordan, John recognizes him and feels unworthy to baptize him. Jesus instructs him to proceed to fulfill all righteousness, and John baptizes him. The event is accompanied by the Spirit descending and a heavenly voice declaring Jesus as God’s Son. Peter, James, and Philip later become key followers and leaders, but they do not baptize Jesus in the gospel accounts.