Matthew 3:13-15

¹³At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

¹⁴But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”

¹⁵“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

— Matthew 3:13-15

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All That God Requires

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Cross References for Matthew 3:13-15

• John 4:34
• John 15:10
• John 13:15
• Isaiah 42:21
• Psalm 40:7-8
• 1 John 2:6
• John 1:32-34
• Luke 1:6
• Philippians 2:7-8
• 1 Peter 2:21-24

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