马太福音 3:13-17 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:17

Lo ; peculiar to St. Matthew—a reminiscence of Aramaic diction. A voice . Similarly in Matthew 17:5 (Transfiguration, cf. 2 Peter 1:17 , 2 Peter 1:18 ); John 12:28 (like thunder); [possibly Acts 2:6 , Pentecost]; Acts 9:4 (Paul's conversion); Acts 10:13 , Acts 10:15 (Peter). Talmudic and rabbinic writings often mention the Bath-Qol as speaking from heaven. The character of the occasions on which the voice is heard in the New Testament on the one hand, and in the Jewish... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:17

Christ the beloved Son of God. This declaration at the baptism of Christ was repeated later on in his ministry at the Transfiguration ( Matthew 17:5 ). Thus God owns his Son and bears witness to him. Let us consider what the heavenly voice teaches us about him. I. THE NATURE OF CHRIST AS THE SON OF GOD . It will not profit us much to plunge into the fourth-century speculations concerning the Divine Sonship of Christ in order that we may know him in so far as he has... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus - The Saviour is now introduced as about to enter on his work, or as about to be solemnly set apart to his great office of Messiah and Redeemer. The expression “cometh” implies that the act was voluntary on his part; that he went for that purpose and for no other. He left the part of Galilee - Nazareth - where he had lived for nearly 30 years, and went to the vicinity of the Jordan, where John was baptizing the people in great numbers, that he might be set apart to his work.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:14

John forbade him - Refused him.I have need - It is more suitable that I should be baptized with thy baptism, the Holy Spirit, than that thou shouldest be baptized in water by me. I am a sinner, and unworthy to administer this to the Messiah. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:15

Thus it becometh us - It is suitable and proper. And though you may feel yourself unworthy, yet it is proper it should be done.All righteousness - There was no particular precept in the Old Testament requiring this, but he chose to give the sanction of his example to the baptism of John, as to a divine ordinance. The phrase “all righteousness,” here, is the same as a righteous institution or appointment. Jesus had no sin. But he was about to enter on his great work. It was proper that he should... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:16

Out of the water - This shows that he had descended to the river. It literally means, “he went up directly from the water.” The original does not imply that they had descended into the river, and it cannot be proved, therefore, from this passage, that his baptism was by immersion; nor can it be proved that even, if his baptism was by immersion, that therefore the same mode is binding on people now. In order to demonstrate from this passage that immersion is essential, it is necessary to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:17

A voice from heaven - A voice from God. This was probably heard by all who were present. This voice, or sound, was repeated on the mount of transfiguration, Matthew 17:5; Luke 9:35-36; 2 Peter 1:17. It was also heard just before his death, and was then supposed by many to be thunder, John 12:25-30. It was a public declaration that Jesus was the Messiah.My beloved Son - This is the title which God himself gave to Jesus. It denotes the nearness of his relation to God, and the love of God for him,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:13

Matthew 3:13. Then cometh Jesus Who was now about thirty years of age, from Galilee Where he had long lived, in a retired manner, unto John, to be baptized of him Not in testimony of his repentance, or for the remission of sins, for, being without sin, he neither needed repentance nor remission; but that he might honour John’s ministry, and acknowledge his commission to baptize, and might confirm the institution of baptism by water. He thus, also, offered himself to receive that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:14

Matthew 3:14. But John forbade him Out of modesty he would have declined the service, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee To receive a larger measure of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit from thee, and comest thou to me on such an occasion as this? It has been questioned, how John knew him to be the Christ, before the Spirit descended on him? But this question will be easily resolved, if it be considered that John was a prophet filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:15

Matthew 3:15. Suffer it to be so now In this my state of humiliation: For thus By this appearance in the form of a sinner, and stooping to thee, my inferior; it becomes us Me, and my disciples according to my example, to fulfil all righteousness To do whatsoever is just, fit, and requisite in our circumstances. Or, it becometh every messenger of God, and even every follower of mine, to observe every divine appointment, and to honour every divine ordinance. I therefore offer myself to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 3:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 3:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 3:15

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