Cross References

Matthew 3:15

Modern English Version

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permitted Him.

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The Lord is well pleased for His righteousness’ sake to magnify the law and make it honorable.

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

They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, even as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

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

He who sent Me is with Me. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”

For such a High Priest was fitting for us, for He is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and is higher than the heavens.

Whoever says he remains in Him ought to walk as He walked.