Still, at the commencement of his earthly ministry, he offered himself for baptism as a symbol of the presentation of himself to do Jehovah’s will, which for him would include offering his life as a ransom sacrifice.
Taču, sākdams savu kalpošanu uz Zemes, viņš lika sevi kristīt, ar to parādot, ka viņš ir gatavs pildīt Jehovas gribu, kas attiecībā uz viņu nozīmētu arī ziedot savu dzīvību kā izpirkuma upuri.