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Matthew 3:17
Matthew 3:17
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years of age, had lain hid in Galilee, as it were, buried alive; but
now, after a long and dark night, behold, the Sun of righteousness…Matthew 3:13-17Matthew 3:13-17 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE BAPTISM OF JESUS.Matthew 3:13-17Matthew 3:13-17 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe baptism of Jesus.
I. ITS REASON.
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