Matthew 3:15
And Jesus answered him, Let it be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he consented.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
14But John tried to prevent him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
Cross References
Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
John 8:29And he who sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I always do those things that please him.
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
Philippians 2:7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you 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 →