Matthew 3:15

Jesus insists on baptism to "fulfill all righteousness," and John consents. He identifies with sinners and obeys the Father's will.

Cross-references · 12

• John 4:34Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
• Isa 42:21It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
• John 15:10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and remain in his love.
• John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
• Luke 1:6They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
• Phil 2:7–8but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
• Ps 40:7–8Then I said, “Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the book in the scroll.
• John 8:29He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn’t left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.”
• John 13:7–9Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”
• 1 Pet 2:21–24For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
• 1 Jn 2:6he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
• Heb 7:26For such a high priest was fitting for us: holy, guiltless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

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