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Matthew 3:14

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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But John forbad him, saying,.... It appears from hence, that John knew Christ before he baptized him, and before he saw…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

John forbade him - Refused him. I have need - It is more suitable that I should be baptized with thy baptism, the Holy…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 3:13-17

Our Lord Jesus, from his childhood till now, when he was almost thirty years of age, had lain hid in Galilee, as it…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

forbad him Rather, was preventing, or, endeavoured to prevent.