The Baptism of Jesus: Why was Jesus baptized? Matthew 3:13-17; John 1:29-34; 2 Corinthians 5:21 Have you ever experienced being baptized? If so, what is your story? If not, why? - John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. Matthew 3:11 - So, why is Jesus getting baptized? Matthew 3:13-15; 2 Corinthians 5:21 - The Holy Spirit of God anoints Jesus after He is baptized. Matthew 3:16; John 1:29-34 - God, the Father, blesses Jesus after His baptism. Matthew 3:17 So what is your baptism story?