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Matthew 3:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Matthew 3:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 3 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 3:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 3:15
Jesus' explanation that baptism 'fulfills all righteousness' indicates He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it perfectly (Matthew 5:17). His baptism inaugurates His public ministry and identifies Him with the sinners He came to save, though He Himself had no sin. This demonstrates the active obedience of Christ—His perfect law-keeping on behalf of His people. 'It becometh us' includes both Jesus and John in God's redemptive purposes.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 3:15
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“My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.,Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.,,,,,,,,”
“for his righteousness' sake”
“you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments”
“Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the book in the scroll.,Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,, אָז אָמַרְתִּי הִנֵּה־בָאתִי בִּמְגִלַּת־סֵפֶר כָּתוּב עָלָי׃ ,Then said I: 'Lo, I am come With the roll of a book which is prescribed for me;,39:8 τότε εἶπον ἰδοὺ ἥκω ἐν κεφαλίδι βιβλίου γέγραπται περὶ ἐμοῦ,39:7 Then I said, Behold, I come: in the volume of the book it is written concerning me,,,,,”
“walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.”
“taking the form of a servant”
“that you also should do as I have done to you.”
“for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.,And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.,,,,,,,,”
“You don't know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”
“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk”