Matthew 3:15 - Amplified Bible - Classic EditionBut Jesus replied to him, Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for [both of] us to fulfill all righteousness [that is, to perform completely whatever is right]. Then he permitted Him. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him. See the chapterCommon English BibleJesus answered, “Allow me to be baptized now. This is necessary to fulfill all righteousness.” So John agreed to baptize Jesus. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionAnd responding, Jesus said to him: "Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice." Then he allowed him. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionAnd Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so now. For so it becometh us to fulfill all justice. Then he suffered him. See the chapter |