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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 3:15
To fulfil all righteousness (πληρωσα πασαν δικαιοσυνην). The explanation of Jesus satisfies John and he baptizes the Messiah thoug…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 3:15
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 3:15
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 …
John Gill
On Matthew 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus answering, said to him
This is an Hebrew way of speaking, often used in the Old Testament, and answers to …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 3:13–17
17th Century
Minister
Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious that …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 3:13–17
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist introduced John baptizing; now he introduces Christ coming to John’s baptism. Regarding this, he does two things:
- He sets…