Matthew 3:15
And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?
Cross References
Psalms 40:7Therefore I said, “Lo, I come; In the scroll of the book it is prescribed to me;
Luke 1:6And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
John 8:29And he that sent me is with me; he hath not left me alone, for I always do the things that please him.
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Philippians 2:7but made himself of no consideration, taking the form of a servant, and becoming like men;
1 Peter 2:21For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps;
Matthew Henry on Matthew 3:14-17
The Baptism of Jesus. 13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon… Read the whole commentary →