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But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.
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Fulfilling All Righteousness
When Jesus said His baptism was to "fulfil all righteousness," commentators explain He meant several things. It was an act of perfect obedience to God's will, an endorsement of John's divinely-appointed ministry, and a public identification with the sinful humanity He came to save. By submitting to baptism, Jesus demonstrated His commitment to His role as the Suffering Servant.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
To fulfil all righteousness (πληρωσα πασαν δικαιοσυνην). The explanation of Jesus satisfies John and he baptizes the Messiah thoug…
19th Century
Anglican
Suffer it to be so now — The “now” is emphatic, referring to the present time, in contrast with what was to follow. Hereafter, Joh…
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Baptist
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.
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus answering, said to him This is an Hebrew way of speaking, often used in the Old Testament, and answers to …
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Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious that …
13th Century
Catholic
The Evangelist introduced John baptizing; now he introduces Christ coming to John’s baptism. Regarding this, he does two things:
