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Matthew 3

Matthew 3:15

The Baptism of Jesus · Matthew 3:13–17
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Translations

Modern
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But answering, Jesus said to him, “Permit it presently; for thus it is fitting to us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permits Him.
Latin
Respondens autem Jesus, dixit ei: Sine modo: sic enim decet nos implere omnem justitiam. Tunc dimisit eum.

Original

Greek
English
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

Notes

Matthew 3:15

“It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way”: This means completing what the Old Testament required or prophesied (for example, Jeremiah 31:31–34). In Matthew, “righteousness” means acting according to God’s will (see Matthew 5:20; 6:1, 33; 21:32).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Baptism

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:9–11 Luke 3:21–22 John 1:29–34

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ John the Baptist Jordan River Righteousness

Topics

Baptism: John's Baptism: Sanctioned by Christ's Submission to It Jesus, the Christ: Is Immersed by John in the Jordan River Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of John: Baptizes Jesus Obedience to God: Christ, an Example of Obedience: Jesus Obedience: John the Baptist Righteousness: Christ: Fulfilled All The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Submitting to Ordinances the River Jordan: Remarkable Events Connected With: Baptism of Our Lord