Mat 3:15 | RWP | e4.org | To fulfil all righteousness ( πληρωσα πασαν δικαιοσυνην ). The explanation of Jesus satisfies John and he baptizes the Messiah though he has no sins to confess. It was proper ( πρεπον ) to do so else the Messiah would seem to hold aloof from the Forerunner. Thus the ministries of the two are linked together.

‏ Matthew 3:15

To fulfil all righteousness ( πληρωσα πασαν δικαιοσυνην ). The explanation of Jesus satisfies John and he baptizes the Messiah though he has no sins to confess. It was proper ( πρεπον ) to do so else the Messiah would seem to hold aloof from the Forerunner. Thus the ministries of the two are linked together.