Matthew 3:15

Legacy Standard Bible

But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he *permitted Him.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

Yahweh was pleased for His righteousness’ sake That He make the law great and majestic.

Matthew 3:14

But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and righteous requirements of the Lord.

John 13:15

For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.

John 15:10

If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

John 4:34

Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 8:29

And He who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.”

Hebrews 7:26

For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens;

1 John 2:6

the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.