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NASB	Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"
AMPLIFIED 2015	Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent Him [vigorously protesting], saying, "It is I who need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"

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Subject: Baptism of "Repentance" for Jesus?

Bible Note: Thank you RC Scroll!

Yes, you stated, "to fulfill all righteousness" and that phrase sent me thinking.. :)

"3:15 to fulfill all righteousness. Jesus fulfilled all the righteous requirements to be Israel’s Messiah. Also, by allowing John to baptize Him, He identified with sinners whom He came to save, though, of course, He Himself had no sin to repent of." (Ryrie Study Bible)

"3:15 to fulfill all righteousness: This phrase does not suggest that Jesus came for baptism because He had sinned; the Lord Jesus was without sin (see 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15; 7:26). Jesus’ baptism probably served several purposes: (1) Jesus joined with the believing remnant of Israel who had been baptized by John; (2) He confirmed the ministry of John; and (3) He fulfilled the Father’s will." (Nelson Study Bible)

"Christian Ethics, Righteousness—By undergoing the act of baptism Jesus demonstrated His commitment toward the work of God’s kingdom. Such public professions solidify our resolve toward Christian action and represent one of the righteous acts God’s people do. Jesus was the righteous Messiah (Jer 33:15-16)." (Disciple's Study Bible)

"3:13 The baptism of Jesus and the beginning of His public ministry may be dated c. A.D. 29. Some would date it earlier, around A.D. 27 (cf. Mark 1:9, note).
3:16-17 The Trinity is seen in the presence of the Father in the audible blessing and assurance, in the submission of the Son to baptism, and in the Spirit’s anointing of the Son for His role as Messiah. The voice from heaven (v. 17) alludes to Ps 2:7, the coronation formula for the messianic King of Israel, and to Isa 42:1, the ordination formula for Isaiah’s Servant of the Lord. The passages combined indicate that Jesus’ mission as the kingly Messiah would be realized in terms of the Suffering Servant (cf. Isa 52:13-53:12). Jesus did not become the Son of God at His baptism, for this He was from the beginning (cf. John 1:1-18; Col 1:13-20; Heb 1:1-3). The divine voice only ratified and publicly proclaimed an already existing sonship, which conditioned both His message and task, for His kingdom is one of teaching, healing, humility, and sacrifice (8:17; 12:18-21; 20:28). Sonship is the basis for the Father’s choice of Jesus to fulfill the role of Messiah. The roles of Son of God and Messiah are not synonymous, since Jesus’ sonship precedes messiahship. Because He is Son, He does not become the Son; but as Son, He is tempted to decide what kind of Messiah He will become. More than filial consciousness is involved in Jesus’ sonship; a supernatural and exclusive relationship exists between Father and Son, which even demons recognize at the beginning of His ministry (Mark 1:23-26; Luke 4:33-35)." (Believer's Study Bible)

-Nolan

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