Mat 3:15 | TNotes | STEP | 3:15 for we must carry out all that God requires: Or for we must fulfill all righteousness. This statement refers to accomplishing what the Old Testament demanded or foreshadowed (e.g., Jer 31:31-34 ). “Righteousness” in Matthew refers to behavior that conforms to God’s will (see Matt 5:20 ; 6:1 , 33 ; 21:32 ).

bJer 31:31-34►

cMatt 5:20►

‏ Matthew 3:15

3:15 ^a for we must carry out all that God requires: Or for we must fulfill all righteousness. This statement refers to accomplishing what the Old Testament demanded or foreshadowed (e.g., Jer 31:31-34 ^b). “Righteousness” in Matthew refers to behavior that conforms to God’s will (see Matt 5:20 ^c; 6:1 ^d, 33 ^e; 21:32 ^f).