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.
Kuid oma maise teenistuse alguses lasi ta ennast ristida, sümboliseerimaks seda, et ta esitab ennast täitma Jehoova tahet, mis tema puhul tähendas ka oma elu andmist lunastusohvriks.