Why did Jesus need to be baptized if He is sinless?

The question of why Jesus, being sinless, needed to be baptized is addressed by understanding the nature of His coming mission. He stated, 'Thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness,' which indicates that His baptism was setting the stage for the righteous requirements of the law to be fully met in Him, on behalf of those He represents. Unlike our baptism, which signifies repentance and identification with our sins, Christ’s baptism illustrates His role as the sinless Lamb of God, who bears our sins. Through His baptism, He publicly aligns Himself with humanity’s need for redemption and demonstrates His commitment to entering into the fullness of the human experience, including the act of obedience to fulfill God's law. Hence, His baptism becomes essential to reveal His identity as the Messiah and to affirm the path He would tread for our salvation.