Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered, "Permit it now, for so it is fitting for us to fulfill every religious duty."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

16Then he consented. And after Jesus was baptized, as soon as he rose out of the water, lo! the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon him,

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Cross References

Luke 1:6who was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous in the sight of the Lord, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the law, blameless.

John 8:29"and he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I do always the things that please him."

John 13:15for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.

Philippians 2:7but emptied himself of his glory by taking the form of a slave, when he was born in the likeness of men.

1 Peter 2:21For this is your calling; because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps;

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 →

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