...that he was subject ; but to every Divine ordinance. Hence his attention to the Baptism of John, " Saying, Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness." He was under the Moral Law ; in two ways, he became subject to its demands,...

...God descending and lighting upon the new-baptized. Jesus met and answered the Forerunner's objection, saying, "Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness." The Baptist's hesitation vanished ; and he forthwith proceeded to administer...

...of thee, and comest thou to me ?" Matt. iii. 14. Jesus then unfolded to him the end he had in view, saying, " Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us (ie John and himself) to fulfil all righteousness." NOT BAPTIZED AS AN EXAMPLE. 65 John now acquiesced,...

...receive the adoption of sons." For reasons somewhat similar, Jesus insisted on being baptized by John, saying : " Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness." Jesus was circumcised " when etght days," as it is here expressed, "...

...Jesus, and suggestions concerning the dignity of their persons, his scruples were satisfied by Jesus saying, " suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness/' or obedience to the law. Hitherto we observe the Saviour was called Jesus,...

...baptised with water. So was He circumcised. He came " to fulfil the law ;" and submitted Himself thereto ; saying, " Suffer it to be so now ; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness." It would be more to the purpose could it be shewn that our Lord had Himself...

...being prepared for that grace by being baptized of John in Jordan, yet He came seeking his baptism, saying, Suffer it to be so now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness — on which ground alone John baptized him, for it is added, Then he suffered...

...to him by John, seemingly of remonstrance, for I heard the low and thrilling voice of the stranger saying, " ' Suffer it to be so now ; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.' "Then John administered to him the rite of baptism ; and at its close...

...tome?" With firm and gentle authority Jesus waives the refusal of John and his plea of unworthiness, saying, " Suffer it to be so now ; for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness." Christ came not confessing his own sins ; but guilt was imputed to him...

...and standing humbly before the servant of God, he asked baptism, although he needed no repentance, saying, " Suffer it to be so now : for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness."* Christ's followers must be more spiritual than Christ himself, before...