To fulfil all righteousness (πληρωσα πασαν δικαιοσυνην). The explanation of Jesus satisfies John and he baptizes the Messiah thoug…

Thus it becometh us (Matthew 3:15). It is fit and proper. And though you may feel yourself unworthy, it is still proper that i…

Suffer it to be so now — The “now” is emphatic, referring to the present time, in contrast with what was to follow. Hereafter, Joh…

Jesus answered John so completely that he ceased his opposition at once. It was fitting for both John and Jesus that our Lord should be baptized by…

Glossa Ordinaria: Christ, having been proclaimed to the world by the preaching of His forerunner, will now manifest Himself to…

John’s consent was won because Jesus told him, “It is proper for us to fulfill all righteousness.” What does this mean? John’s baptism, it will be …

And Jesus answering, said to him
This is an Hebrew way of speaking, often used in the Old Testament, and answers to …

Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious that …

The Evangelist introduced John baptizing; now he introduces Christ coming to John’s baptism. Regarding this, he does two things:

1. He sets…