But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
What does Matthew 3:14 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
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 3:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- John Person
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(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. ).