Matthew 3:14

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 3

“But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?”Matthew 3:14

What Does Matthew 3:14 Mean?

Matthew 3:14 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (16)

These passages are connected to Matthew 3:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 8:8“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”1 Kings 3:9“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”John 1:16“And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”John 3:3“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”John 13:6“Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?”Acts 1:5“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”Galatians 3:22“But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.”Ephesians 2:3“Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”Mark 1:7“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.”Luke 1:43“And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?”Romans 3:23“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”Romans 3:25“Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;”Galatians 3:27“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”Galatians 4:6“And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”Hebrews 6:2“Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”Revelation 7:9“After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;”

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