Verse (Click for Chapter) New Living Translation But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him. American Standard Version But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him. Berean Study Bible “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. Douay-Rheims Bible And Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so now. For so it becometh us to fulfill all justice. Then he suffered him. English Revised Version But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffereth him. King James Bible 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. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation But Jesus answering said to him, 'Suffer now, for thus it is becoming to us to fulfil all righteousness,' then he doth suffer him. Matthew 3:15 Additional Translations ... Links Matthew 3:15 NIVMatthew 3:15 NLT Matthew 3:15 ESV Matthew 3:15 NASB Matthew 3:15 NKJV Matthew 3:15 KJV |