Matthew 3:14

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 3:14

BSB

But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"

AKJV

But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of you, and come you to me?

CPDV

But John refused him, saying, "I ought to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?"

ERV

But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

NHEB

But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"

SMT

And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 3:14

ButG1161Conjunction JohnG2491Noun Masculine forbadG1254VerbhimsayingG3004Verb IG1473 haveG2192Verb needG5532Noun FemininetobebaptizedG907 ofG5259Preposition theeG4675 andG2532Conjunction comestG2064Verb thouG4771 toG4314Preposition meG3165

Commentary for Matthew 3:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 3:14

Summary

Baptizer expresses unworthiness to perform ritual reversal

Place

Jordan River

Event

John questions Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 29-30 AD