Sine Modo

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I was reading Matthew in the Vulgate (specifically 3:15). Jesus responds to John the Baptist, who tells him that he needs to be baptized by Jesus, “Sine modo.” Does this just mean no? Equivalent to saying minime? If so, what is its literal signification?

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Sine is imperative: “Let (it be/happen) just now.” It translates ἄφες ἄρτι, likewise impera. + temporal adverb.