Matthew 3:14

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

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Interpretation

Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising, that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious, that even those who know his mind well, are apt to start objections against the will of Christ.

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This thought runs through Matthew 3:13-17.

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Glossary

John Person: (1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).