Matthew 3:15

New King James Version

But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord is well pleased for His righteousness’ sake; He will exalt the law and make it honorable.

Matthew 3:14

And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?”

Luke 1:6

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

John 13:15

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done 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. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him.”

Hebrews 7:26

For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens;

1 John 2:6

He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.