Matthew 3:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.”
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““Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“But Jesus answering said to him, `Suffer now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfil all righteousness,' then he doth suffer him.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 3:15 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 40:7Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll:
- Isaiah 42:21The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
- Luke 1:6Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
- John 4:34Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
- John 8:29He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”
- John 13:7Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
- John 13:15I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.
- John 15:10If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
- Philippians 2:7but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.
- Hebrews 7:26Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- 1 John 2:6Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
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