Why was Jesus baptized since He was free from sin?

[cheriotr]

I have a friend who asked me.
Catholics believe Jesus is the son of God and that he was born sinless. But if he was sinless, why did he have to be baptised to wash away sin? I didn’t really know how to answer. Please help.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

cheriotr,

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