John the Baptist born with out original sin?

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If John the Baptist was born full of the Holy spirit, was he born with out the stain of original sin? And, if so, he had no need for his being baptized. Is this correct?
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John the Baptist was conceived in the same way that you were conceived. However, when Mary came to Elizabeth he was sanctified whilst still in the womb, the same as Jeremiah was sanctified in the womb so that he was being prepared for his role as prophet.

John the Baptist was the precursor of Christ. Our form of Baptism did not apply to him.

Maggie
 
And John the Baptist died before Jesus, so he would fall in the category of the righteous dead. “[Jesus] led captivity captive” He preached to those held captive by death, and they accepted Him. After all, He was the One they had all been waiting for by faith. See Hebrews 11.

BTW, Maggie, I really appreciate your insights.

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I think it’s generally accepted the Christ baptized John when Mary visited Elizabeth and John leapt in his mother’s womb.

John was definitely conceived in original sin, but I think be was born without.
 
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