Matthew 3:15

The Passion Translation

Jesus replied, “It is only right to do all that God requires.” Then John baptized Jesus.

Cross References

Isaiah 42:21

For the sake of his righteousness, Yahweh was eager to exalt his law and make it glorious.

Matthew 3:14

But when he waded into the water, John resisted him, saying, “Why are you doing this? I’m the one who needs to be baptized by you, and yet you come to be baptized by me?”

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, living virtuously and following the commandments of the Lord blamelessly.

John 15:10

If you keep my commands, you will live in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands, for I continually live nourished and empowered by his love.

John 4:34

To clarify, Jesus spoke up and said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and bring it to completion.”

John 8:29

I am his messenger and he is always with me, for I only do that which delights his heart.”

Hebrews 7:26

He is the High Priest who perfectly fits our need—holy, without a trace of evil, without the ability to deceive, incapable of sin, and exalted beyond the heavens!

1 John 2:6

not just by saying, “I am intimate with God,” but by walking in the footsteps of Jesus.