Matthew, 3

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John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him.

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The Baptism of Jesus

1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

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

15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Commentary

Matthew 3 is a chapter that focuses on the ministry of John the Baptist. It begins with John preaching in the wilderness of Judea, calling for repentance and baptizing people in the Jordan River. He is described as a powerful figure, wearing a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt, and eating locusts and wild honey. John's message is one of repentance and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. He warns the people that the one who is coming after him is greater than he is, and that they must be ready to receive him. He also speaks of the need for a baptism of repentance, which will be a sign of the people's commitment to God. John's ministry is so powerful that even the Pharisees and Sadducees come to him to be baptized. However, John rebukes them for their hypocrisy and tells them that they must produce fruit worthy of repentance. He also warns them that the one who is coming after him will baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The chapter ends with the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River. This is a significant event, as it marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. It is also a sign of God's approval of Jesus, as the heavens open and the Spirit of God descends upon him. Matthew 3 is an important chapter in the Gospel of Matthew, as it marks the beginning of Jesus' ministry and the ministry of John the Baptist. It is a reminder of the need for repentance and preparation for the coming of the Messiah, and of the power of God's Spirit.