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NASB | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus replied to him, "Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him. |
Subject: Why did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? |
Bible Note: I just want to point out that it was an example to us who desire to do the Lord's will, because Jesus would not ask us to do anything that He was not willing to do himself. Baptism is an act of submissiveness and humility. Are we not to be imitators of Christ? This would also bring us under this fulfillment of all righteousness (no longer sporting our worthless rags of righteousness, But being covered in the atoning blood), if we were baptized FOR the remission of sins, clothing ourselves with Christ, Gal 3:27 (even His righteousness). Righteousness would be acting in accord with divine or moral law to be justifiable, or in simple terms- doing the right thing to be free from guilt and sin. If you have forgiveness of sins you would also be free from the guilt of such. This is also the time that the spirit descended upon Him, Just like in Acts 2:38, "...and you shall recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit." Looks like a pretty good example to me. What other way is there in the scripture to recieve the Holy Spirit? wordoer |