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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 15

Question 15

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

According to Matthew's account, John the Baptist's immediate reaction when Jesus came to be baptized was to

  1. A.baptize Jesus
  2. B.ask why he should baptize a non-sinner
  3. C.ask that he should rather be baptized by Jesus
  4. D.ask him to confess his sins
  5. E.ask him to bear the fruit of repentance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ask that he should rather be baptized by Jesus)

Explanation

John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you" (Matthew 3:14).