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This commentary’s narrative approach follows the literary structure and unfolding message of Matthew’s Gospel. Jesus’ mission is to save his people from their sins. Major themes include the reign of God; Jesus’ vicarious role as the substitute; his fulfillment of the OT; his ministry of mighty word (preaching, calling disciples, teaching) and mighty deed (healing the sick, exorcizing, and raising...

Now we arrive at Christ’s crucially significant words in reply to John, at the center of the chiasm formed by 3:13–16a. Jesus replied: “Allow [it] at this time, for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (3:15). The interpretation of virtually every word in Jesus’ response to John is important. The first word in Jesus’ reply, ἄφες, “Allow [it],” indicates that Jesus’ Baptism is a concession, an allowance due
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