Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 3:15
Suffer [it to be so] now. The term "now" implies that the relation
of Jesus to his work made it proper that now he should be baptized. It
is true that baptism was for sinners; Jesus was sinless; but he humbled
himself, accepted the burden of human duties, and must set a perfect
example to men. He obeyed the Jewish law, and it was needful also that
he obey the Divine rite that John had inaugurated.
Thus it becometh us. In order to fulfill all righteousness, show
forth a perfect obedience, set a perfect example, it became him to
submit to the institution of baptism, and it became John to administer
it to him. "Us" refers to Jesus and John.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 3:15
Luke 3:21-22
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