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.
با وجود این ،‏ در آغاز خدمت روحانی زمینی‌اش ،‏ خودش را برای تعمید تقدیم کرد که سمبول اهدای خود برای انجام ارادهٔ یَهُوَه بود ،‏ و شامل تقدیم زندگیش به عنوان قربانی فدیه می‌شد .‏