matthew-3:13-17-niv,nkjv

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:17

In whom I am well pleased - Εν ω ενδακησα in whom I have delighted - though it is supposed that the past tense is here used for the present: but see the note on Matthew 17:5 . By this voice, and overshadowing of the Spirit, the mission of the Lord Jesus was publicly and solemnly accredited; God intimating that he had before delighted in him: the law, in all its ordinances, having pointed him out, for they could not be pleasing to God, but as they were fulfilled in, and showed forth, the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:13

Verse 13 Matthew 3:13.That he might be baptized by him. For what purpose did the Son of God wish to be baptized? This may be learned, in some measure, from his answer. We have already assigned a special reason. He received the same baptism with us, in order to assure believers, that they are ingrafted into his body, and that they are “buried with him in baptism,” that they may rise to “newness of life,” (Romans 6:4.) But the end, which he here proposes, is more extensive: for thus it became him... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:14

Verse 14 14.I have need to be baptized by thee. It is certain, that John acknowledged Christ to be not only a distinguished prophet, as many foolishly dream, but the Son of God, as he really was: for otherwise he would have dishonored God by lowering his holy calling to a mortal man. How he came to know this, the reader will learn by consulting John’s Gospel, (John 1:15) There was, no doubt, plausibility in this ground of refusal, that Christ had no need of his baptism: but John was mistaken in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:16

Verse 16 16.And, lo, the heavens were opened to him. The opening of the heavens sometimes means a manifestation of heavenly glory; but here it means also a cleft, or opening, of the visible heaven, so that John could see something beyond the planets and stars. The words of Mark can have no other meaning, he saw the heavens cleft asunder (296) An exact inquiry into the way in which this opening was made, would be of no importance, nor is it necessary. It is sufficient for us to believe, that it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:17

Verse 17 17.And, lo, a voice from heaven From that opening of the heavens, which has been already mentioned, a loud voice was heard, that its majesty might be more impressive. The public appearance of Christ, to undertake the office of Mediator, was accompanied by this announcement, (300) in which he was offered to us by the Father, that we may rely on this pledge of our adoption, and boldly call God himself our Father. The designation of Son belongs truly and naturally to Christ alone: but yet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:1-15

The appearance of John the Baptist. The interval between the last verse of the second chapter and the first verse of this chapter measures the period of the life of Christ stretching from his earliest childhood to his entrance on his public ministry, or close thereupon. Meantime we are here brought to the time when appeared one of the most distinctly marked, most honoured, characters of all history. John the baptist, son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, was the child of prophecy. He was one of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13

Then ; temporal ( Matthew 3:5 , note). When John was preaching and baptizing. Cometh (verse 1, note). From Galilee . Mark adds, "from Nazareth of Galilee" (for this is his first historical mention of our Lord), thereby implying that our Lord had lived in Nazareth since our Matthew 2:22 , etc. In contrast to the representative teachers from Jerusalem, and the crowds both from there and from the Jordan valley ( Matthew 2:5 ), this Stranger came from Galilee. To Jordan . It is hard... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-15

The baptism of Jesus by John. The baptisms of Jesus at the Jordan were two, viz. that ministered by John and that ministered by the Holy Ghost. The former now claims attention. Jesus himself sought this baptism. Why? I. WHY DID JESUS COME TO THE JORDAN ? 1 . That the Scripture might be fulfilled. 3 . Both authentications took place at the same spot. John baptized at Bethabara ( John 1:28 ). This place had its name, the "House of passage," from the passage of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-17

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-17

The baptism of Jesus. I. ITS REASON . 1 . He was made sin for us , though he was without sin. He came to be baptized; it was the purpose of his coming He would not have come that long journey from Galilee to Bethany beyond Jordan unless there had been some grave reason, some necessity, some deep meaning in his baptism. It was the baptism of repentance; he needed no repentance. It was accompanied with confession of sin; he could not confess, for he had no sin. But God had sent... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:13-17

Group of Brands