Matthew 3:15

“Let it be so for the present,” Jesus answered, “since it is fitting for us thus to satisfy every claim of religion.” Upon this, John consented.

Twentieth Century 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 John tried to prevent him. “It is I,” he said, “who need to be baptized by you; why then do you come to me?”

16After the baptism of Jesus, and just as he came up from the water, 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 1:6They were both righteous people, who lived blameless lives, guiding their steps by all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

John 8:29Moreover, he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone; for I always do what pleases him.”

John 13:15for I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

Philippians 2:7but impoverished himself by taking the nature of a servant and becoming like men;

1 Peter 2:21For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered — on your behalf — and left you an example, that you should follow in 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 →

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