Matthew 3:15

New Living Translation

But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

Because he is righteous, the Lord has exalted his glorious law.

Matthew 3:14

But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.

John 13:15

I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

John 15:10

When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.

John 4:34

Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

John 8:29

And the one who sent me is with me—he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.”

Hebrews 7:26

He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.

1 John 2:6

Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.