Matthew 3:15 Cross References

Matthew 3:15

15: But Jesus said, "It must be done, because we must do everything that is right. "So then John baptized him.

Then Jesus explained: "My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

When you obey me, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love.

And the one who sent me is with me--he has not deserted me. For I always do those things that are pleasing to him."

Then I said, "Look, I have come. And this has been written about me in your scroll:
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart."

This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps.
He never sinned, and he never deceived anyone.
He did not retaliate when he was insulted. When he suffered, he did not threaten to get even. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
He personally carried away our sins in his own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. You have been healed by his wounds!

The LORD has magnified his law and made it truly glorious. Through it he had planned to show the world that he is righteous.

Jesus replied, "You don't understand now why I am doing it; someday you will."
"No," Peter protested, "you will never wash my feet!" Jesus replied, "But if I don't wash you, you won't belong to me."
Simon Peter exclaimed, "Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!"

He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form.
And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal's death on a cross.

Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations.

He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has now been set apart from sinners, and he has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.

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