Matthew 3:15

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 3:15

BSB

"Let it be so now," Jesus replied. "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way." Then John permitted Him.

AKJV

And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

CPDV

And responding, Jesus said to him: "Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice." Then he allowed him.

ERV

But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

NHEB

But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it to happen now, for this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.

SMT

And Jesus having answered said to him, Permit now; for so it is suitable for us to complete all justice: then he permitted him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 3:15

AndG1161Conjunction JesusG2424Noun Masculine answeringG611Verb saidG2036 untoG4314Preposition himG846 SufferG863VerbittobesonowG737Adverb forG1063Conjunction thusG3779AdverbitbecomethG4241Verb usG2254tofulfilG4137Verb allG3956Adjective righteousnessG1343Noun Feminine ThenG5119AdverbhesufferedG863Verb himG846

Commentary for Matthew 3:15

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

Overview of Matthew 3:15

Summary

Jesus insists on completing required ceremonial righteousness

Place

Jordan River

Event

Jesus explains baptism necessity

Estimated Time Period

c. 29-30 AD