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Jesus was not baptized so that he could become holy, but instead to sanctify the waters of the sacrament of baptism.
Jesus performed many actions during his life on earth for other people, not for himself.
His baptism in the Jordan by the hand of St. John the Baptist is a perfect example of such an action that was not for him, but for others.
Continued below.
Jesus performed many actions during his life on earth for other people, not for himself.
His baptism in the Jordan by the hand of St. John the Baptist is a perfect example of such an action that was not for him, but for others.
Holy water
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Jesus's baptism made the waters of baptism holy
Jesus was not baptized so that he could become holy, but instead to sanctify the waters of the sacrament of baptism.
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