Matthew 3:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But John tried to discourage Him [from being immersed], when he said, “I should be immersed by you, and you are coming to me [for immersion]?”

Cross References

Matthew 3:13

Jesus then came from [the province of] Galilee to be immersed by John in the Jordan River.

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Allow it [to be done], for it is proper for us to complete everything that is right [before God].” So, John agreed to it.

Luke 1:43

But why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to [visit] me?

John 1:16

For we have all received from His full richness one favor after another.

Romans 1:13

And I want you to be aware, brothers, of how frequently I [had] planned to visit you (but was prevented from doing so until now). I wanted to come in order to bear some fruit [i.e., make additional converts] among you, just as I have done among the other Gentiles [i.e., unconverted people].

Romans 3:23

for everyone has sinned and falls short of God’s glory [i.e., His approval, or His perfect character].

Romans 3:25

God presented Jesus as the atoning sacrifice [i.e., a “covering over” or forgiveness of our sins] through [our] faith in His blood [i.e., His death on the cross]. This was in order to demonstrate His justice when, by using forbearance, He passed over people’s sins in previous generations.

Galatians 3:22

But the Scriptures indicate that everything [i.e., everyone] is under the control of sin, so that the promise [of never ending life] could be available [only] to those who have faith in Jesus Christ.

Galatians 4:6

And because you are [His] children, God sent the Holy Spirit of His Son into our hearts, to call out, “Abba,” [which means] “Father.”

Hebrews 7:23

And on one hand, many people were appointed to be [Levitical] priests because they were prevented by death from continuing [to serve]. [Note: The idea is that Levitical priests had to be constantly replaced].