Matthew 3:15 (ESV)ExpositionTo what does “righteousness” refer?ShareInformationReading ListEnglishMatthew 3:15 (ESV)15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.The nuance here conveys that Jesus desires to do the will of the Father, in complete fulfillment of the law.
15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.