Lux Domini
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

What does Matthew 3:13 mean?

Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising, that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious, that even those who know his mind well, are apt to start objections against the will of Christ.

Key themes

FaithGraceFulfillmentKingdom of heaven

Read with

Keep this verse inside Matthew 3:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

John Person

(1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).

Jordan Place

Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.

Galilee Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Galilee.