The Lord Jesus teaches that we must do all the real kindness we can to all, especially to their souls. We see from the text how faithfully Jesus observed the forms and duties of religion. Both John in his office and Jesus in His. Thus it becometh us - It is suitable and proper. Then he suffered him - In the Opus Imperfectum, quoted by Griesbach, there is the following addition, which, at least, may serve to show the opinion of its author: Et Johannes quidem baptizauit ilium in aqua, ille autem Johannem cum Spiritu. To fulfill all righteousness, [ pasan (Greek #3956) dikaiosuneen (Greek #1343)]. All righteousness - There was no particular precept in the Old Testament requiring this, but he chose to give the sanction of his example to the baptism of John, as to a divine ordinance. Suffer it now. But was this an ordinance? Ethical righteousness is a major theme of the Old Testament, and it was a matter that concerned the Jews in Jesus" day, especially the Pharisees. Christ as Student and Interpreter of). It is significant that Matthew did not describe Jesus" baptism. Test drive it and tell us about your experience. Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. The reasoning with which Jesus replies to John’s scruples is characteristic. To the second question it is replied, that, however superior our Lord was, . Christ as Student and Interpreter of). on StudyLight.org Matthew 3:15; Matthew 5:6; Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:20; Matthew 6:33." Addressing his disciple Arjoon, he says, "I myself, Arjoon, have not, in the three regions of the universe, any thing which is necessary for me to perform; nor any thing to obtain, which is not obtained; and yet I live in the exercise of the moral duties. We are all familiar with these wonderful words from the pen of the Apostle Paul: 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).2 It is when we come to texts like Matthew 1:1-17that our belief in Paul’s words are put to the test. Lukewarmness or indifference in religion is the worst temper in the world. He could command, he only requests. Then he *permitted Him. Now, as Christ had submitted to circumcision, which was the initiatory ordinance of the Mosaic dispensation, it was necessary that he should submit to this, which was instituted by no less an authority, and was the introduction to his own dispensation of eternal mercy and truth. [Note: Don B. Garlington, "Jesus, the Unique Son of God: Tested and Faithful," Bibliotheca Sacra151:603 (July-September1994):287. And Solomon loved — Or, Yet he loved, the Lord — Although he miscarried in the matter of high places, yet, in the general, his heart was right with God. Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll. To the third question it is replied, that every candidate baptized for fitness for the coming kingdom, is baptized for his own place in that kingdom; the subject for subjection, the king for royalty. John’s baptism of Jesus, therefore, was, as it were, an unction for his kingship or priesthood. Righteousnes. Commentary on Matthew 5:43-48 (Read Matthew 5:43-48) The Jewish teachers by "neighbour" understood only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they were pleased to look upon as their friends. 1 John 3 The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption, 1 John 3:1,2.He thereupon argues for holiness (), and against sin, 1 John 3:4-19.He presses brotherly love, 1 John 3:11-18.How to assure our hearts before God, 1 John 3:19-22.The precept of faith, … "Christ was circumcised, and observed all the other ordinances of the law of Moses, not with a view to his own justification; but to fulfill the dispensation committed to him by the Lord, the God and Creator of all things." Matthew 3:15. Thefts. Study the bible online using commentary on Matthew 20 and more! {l} "the law" Matthew 3:15 {m} "the prophets" Isaiah 42:21. Verse 4. He awoke, we may suppose in a transport of joy, awoke, and his sleep was sweet to him, as the prophet speaks (Jeremiah 31:26); being satisfied of God's favour, he was satisfied with it, and he began to think what he should render to the Lord. Consequently it was appropriate for Jesus to undergo John"s baptism, and John consented to baptize Him. That spirit of submissiveness to God"s will is primarily what John"s baptism identified in those who submitted to it. Consequently it was appropriate for Jesus to undergo John"s baptism, and John consented to baptize Him. In doing Song of Solomon, Jesus authenticated John"s ministry and identified Himself with the godly remnant within Israel. Matthew"s use of this word is different from Paul"s. Paul used it mainly to describe a right standing before God, positional righteousness. Facing the Storms of Life Matthew 8:23-27; 5. 2 Samuel 3:20 - Then Abner and twenty men with him came to David at Hebron. it becometh us. Even He had to pass through the normal stages of growth, and so an outward ordinance was even for Him the appointed way to the fulness of spiritual power. Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, on StudyLight.org 3. And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now, [ Afes (Greek #863) arti (Greek #737)] - 'Let it pass for the present' (Webster and Wilkinson); q.d., 'Thou recoilest, and no wonder, for the seeming incongruity is startling; but in the present case do as thou art bidden.'. Jesus, another Moses, on whom the Spirit had been placed ( Isaiah 63:10-14), would lead the way." Verily. — That is, it becometh not one alone, but both of. An important prerequisite to understanding Jesus" words is an understanding of the meaning of "righteousness." Matthew 2:1-23). Matthew 1:19). Δικαιωματα is used 1 Maccabees 1:13, 49; 2:21, and in Hebrews 10:1, Hebrews 10:10, to denote religious ceremonies. Jump to: Bible Study Tools; Parallel Bible Verse; Bible Contextual Overview; Bible Cross-References; Gill's Bible Notes; Clarke's Bible Notes; Barnes' Bible Notes ; Bible Study Resources. If I were not to perform the moral actions, this world would fail in their duties: I should be the cause of spurious births, and should drive the people from the right way. Had the remission of sins been the only result to be accomplished by baptism, Jesus would not have come to John at all for it because he had no sins to be remitted. that the penal liabilities of humanity might be imputed to him. Matthew 3:6 - and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins. Second, it establishes the parameters by which God will redeem His people from their sin. Verse 18. "righteousness." “Now” implies that the “time” required that he be baptized. Ethical righteousness is the display of conduct in one"s actions that is right in God"s eyes. And God owned his ordinance so as to make it the season of pouring forth the Holy Spirit upon him. Thus Jesus transversed the Jordan and then, like Israel, spent a period of time in the wilderness. "fulfill all righteousness." "The King, because of His baptism, is now bound up with His subjects." The special form meant is not the mere compliance with the ordinance of baptism as administered by an accredited servant of God, but something far deeper, which the new era will unfold. Let the thoughtful reader weigh this. "Then John baptized him with water, and he baptized John with the Spirit.". John would, however, grasp it soon enough once he had witnessed what happened at Jesus’ baptism (John 1:29). The ecclesia was the “house of God” (1Timothy 3:15); it was a “holy temple” (Ephesians 2:21). Jesus had no sin to wash away, and yet he was baptized. Then he suffered him — He that sins through ignorance, will correct his error upon better information. The Lord was now, and here, recognized by John (John 1:31-34). “It became Him.”— : this means more than meets the ear, more than could be explained to a man like John. Matthew reviewed David"s genealogy and extended it to Jesus. Matthew's Gospel would thus at once both show the effect and be the cause of the preference for the longer form in liturgical use. Judgment and discernment. You will know them by their fruits. [Note: Benno Przybylski, Righteousness in Matthew and His World of Thought, pp91-94.] Matthew 1:1 - The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham: on StudyLight.org He that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. The Baptist had a passion for righteousness, yet his conception of righteousness was narrow, severe, legal. He obeyed the Jewish Law, and must also obey the Divine rite that John administered. it to be so: or, supply the Ellipsis by "[Me]". Their ideas of righteousness separated the two men by a wide gulf which is covered over by this general, almost evasive, phrase: all righteousness or every form of it. To meet every legal and official requirement. I. In Christian baptism (in contrast to John’s baptism)—water and Spirit are united (John 3:5: Titus 3:5). ], "Jesus fulfilled the Scripture by replicating in His own life the patterns of God"s historical relations with Israel and by accomplishing in His own history the predicted events of prophecy. Matthew 3:15 - KJV - And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to... Study verse in the King James Version Jesus who was sinless, came to a baptism ‘unto repentance.’ This condescension formed a part of the obedience to the Divine law (see Matthew 3:15), rendered by Him as a member of the Jewish nation. ὤφθη ἀγγέλοις : Ellicott points out that in these three pairs of clauses, the first member of each group points to earthly relations, the second to heavenly . Note the Holy Spirit in Matthew 3:16. Matthew 3 At the start of this chapter, concerning the baptism of John, begins the gospel (); what went before is but preface or introduction; this is "the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him. Jesus had no sin. Home > Study Desk. So at length he yielded— . When Adam and Eve failed to obey the terms of the covenant of works (Gen. 3:6), God did not destroy them (which would have served justice), but instead revealed His covenant of grace to them by promising a Savior (Gen. 3:15), one who would restor… See note ch. ; in so far as the fulfilment to be given in such measure to this law is impossible to moral conceit. John agreed to baptize Jesus only after Jesus convinced him that by baptizing Him both of them would "fulfill all righteousness." Read Matthew 20 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 5. His emphasis was on the two revelatory events that followed it (cf. As the ignorant perform the duties of life from a hope of reward, so the wise man, out of respect to the opinions and prejudices of mankind, should perform the same without motives of interest. Nothing invests the ordinary means of grace with such importance as to see our Lord, like one of ourselves, observing them. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now, But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it] now. Verses 1-11. Matthew 3:14 - But John tried to prevent Him, saying, 'I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?' 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.' Hence it was necessary for John to be informed of the reason why Jesus made the request. [Note: Craig A. Blaising, "The Fulfillment of the Biblical Covenants," in Progressive Dispensationalism, p195.]. Or, it becometh every messenger of God, and even every follower of mine, to observe every divine appointment, and to honour every divine ordinance. And though you may feel yourself unworthy, yet it is proper it should be done. Argumentum e contrario for the preceding καὶ οὕτως ἀναπληρ. What did Jesus mean? on StudyLight.org on StudyLight.org But he saw that under the mild words of Jesus a very earnest purpose was hid. ], Isaiah 53; et al.). Suffer it to be so now — In this my state of humiliation: For thus — By this appearance in the form of a sinner, and stooping to thee, my inferior; it becomes us — Me, and my disciples according to my example, to fulfil all righteousness — To do whatsoever is just, fit, and requisite in our circumstances. Thus he fulfilled the righteous ordinance of his initiation into the office of high priest, and thus was prepared to make an atonement for the sins of mankind. (4.) It is becoming my mission to submit to humilities; it becomes your office to recognize my submission. on StudyLight.org Matthew 2:5 - They said to him, 'In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet: on StudyLight.org on StudyLight.org To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Old Testament (I. Christ as Fulfilment of). This expression denotes that the law never should be destroyed till it should be all fulfilled. ибо так надлежит нам исполнить всякую правду. To fulfill all righteousness - That is, Every righteous ordinance: so I think the words πασαν δικαιοσυνην should be translated; and so our common version renders a similar word, Luke 1:6. The import of Circumcision and of Baptism seems to be radically the same. ", [Note: Craig A. Blaising, "The Fulfillment of the Biblical Covenants," in Progressive Dispensationalism, p195. To be baptised by him. Matthew 3:15. The Cost of Discipleship or Fickle Followers Matthew 8:14-22; 4. — Gently the Baptist declines, gently the Saviour insists. Adulteries, fornications. καὶ εἰδέναι ὅτι τὸ διαχωρισθῆναι σημαίνει. Matthew 3 At the start of this chapter, concerning the baptism of John, begins the gospel (); what went before is but preface or introduction; this is "the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is an Hebrew way of speaking, often used in the Old Testament, and answers to ויאמר יען; see Job 3:1. If this be rendered, with Scrivener, 'every ordinance,' or, with Campbell, 'every institution,' the meaning is obvious enough; and the same sense is brought out by "all righteousness," or compliance with everything enjoined, baptism included. But while he had no sins to confess he did have a duty to "perform," and by so doing he could maintain his "integrity." on StudyLight.org The grateful return Solomon made for the visit God was pleased to pay him, 1 Kings 3:15. They are produced by coveting the property of others. Matthew used it to describe conformity to God"s will, ethical righteousness. True, baptism was for sinners; and Jesus was sinless (Hebrews 4:15), yet he had humbly accepted the obligation of human duties (Hebrews 2:14), and must set a perfect example. Matthew 1:1; Matthew 1:2; Matthew 1:3; Matthew 1:4; Matthew … And since it became Christ, it cannot be unbecoming us to submit to this ordinance; and since he looked upon it as a part of righteousness to be fulfilled by him, it ought to be attended to by all those who would be accounted followers of him. "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. [Note: Toussaint, p73. Suffereth him. We must pray for them. Matthew 3. SERMON ON THE MOUNT COMMENTARY Verse by Verse notes On Site Bruce Hurt, MD. "And Peter observes the same date, Acts 1:22, beginning from the baptism of John, for then Christ began first to appear in him, and then to appear to him, and by him to the world. See Matthew 5:28. To the first question it is replied, that Christ’s whole life was a bearing. Mark 3:15 - and to have authority to cast out the demons. It was proper that he should be set apart by his forerunner, and show his connection with him, and give his approbation to what John had done. 30 “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. Then he suffered him. Matthew 18:17 where the Jewish ecclesia is meant. John did not understand that love is the fulfilling of the law. “Our Lord’s baptism tended,” says Dr. Macknight, “to promote the ends both of his own mission and of his forerunner’s, as it established the authority of both. Mark 3:15 - and to have authority to cast out the demons. The Septuagint use this word often for the Hebrew משפת mishpat, judgment, appointment. Jesus said unto him, Suffer it to be so now. Tons more resources, better tools, NIV84 and easier navigation. The Lord of the Harvest It's Harvest Time Matthew 9:35-38; 9. I’ll be honest with you; w… ... ( Genesis 3:15), of the seed of Abraham ( Genesis 22:18), through the tribe of Judah ( Genesis 49:10), and of the family of David ( 2 Samuel 7:12-13). Matthew's Personal Testimony Matthew 9:9-13; 8. The relation between them would soon be changed. Then he suffered him. (Matthew 3:15) Commentary on Matthew 5:1,2 (Read Matthew 5:1,2) None will find happiness in this world or the next, who do not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. Cometh, as in Matthew 3:1, a coming forth into public view. It established our Lord’s mission also; for after he was baptized, the testimonies of the Spirit and voice from heaven were given him in the presence of the multitude assembled at Jordan. 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