Matthew 3:15

Full Chapter

September 22, 2025

KJV

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it to be so] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

BSB

“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

WEB

But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

YLT

But Jesus answering said to him, ‘Suffer now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfil all righteousness,’ then he doth suffer him.

F.O.G Original

(15) But Yeshua answered saying to him, “Permit now, because in this way its befitting for us to fulfill (complete) all righteousness.” Then he permitted Him.

F.O.G

(15) But Yeshua answered saying to him, “Permit now, because in this way its befitting for us to fulfill (complete) all righteousness.” Then he permitted Him.

F.O.G MSG

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be this way for now. For this is how We fulfill all righteousness.” So John agreed and baptized Him.