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Matthew 3:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 3:15

Verse 15 of 17

Scripture focus

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

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 3:15

Theological / Devotional

Suffer. That is, “let,” “permit.” He was not to deny Jesus’ request for baptism, however inappropriate that request might at the moment seem to him.

It becometh. That is, “it is fitting,” “it is proper.” It was not fitting or proper to baptize Jesus in acknowledgment of personal sins, for He had no sins of which to repent. But as our example it was both fitting and proper for Him to accept baptism (see DA 111).

Fulfil all righteousness. At His baptism Jesus laid aside His private life; He was no longer simply a perfect man among men — He was henceforth to engage in His active, public ministry as their Saviour. Christ’s submission to baptism by John was the seal that confirmed John’s ministry and placed Heaven’s stamp of approval upon it.

He suffered him. That is, John agreed to comply with the request.

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