Cross References

Matthew 3:15

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"Let it be so for the present," Jesus answered, "since it is fitting for us thus to satisfy every claim of religion." Upon this, John consented.

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But John tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you; why then do you come to me?"

They were both righteous people, who lived blameless lives, guiding their steps by all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

If you lay my commands to heart, you will remain in my love; just as I have laid the Father's commands to heart and remain in his love.

"My food," replied Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me, and to complete his work.

Moreover, he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone; for I always do what pleases him."

This was the High Priest that we needed--holy, innocent, spotless, withdrawn from sinners, exalted above the highest Heaven,

He who professes to maintain union with God is himself bound to live as Christ lived.