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Even without the word it is quite clear that this is a reference to the Kingdom of God. [3] The parallel to this verse at Luke 12:31 does not include “first”, and does not mention righteousness, but as France notes, the author of Matthew shows a special interest in righteousness throughout his gospel. [4]
The kingdom of God is at hand. So repent (mετανοείτε), and believe in the gospel." Like the previous verse, this one only occurs in Matthew. Many scholars see this section as an add-on attempting to explain why the messiah is baptized by someone much lower than he is. [1] The phrase "fulfill all righteousness" is a problematic one.
Albright and Mann note that fasting was a common sign of righteousness, and one that Jesus has already endured at Matthew 4:2.The metaphor of God or the messiah as a feast ending a fast occurs several times in the scripture including Isaiah 55:1, Jeremiah 31:25, and Psalm 107:9.
41. "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 150:6. 42. "Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your ...
Bible quotes about love “Everything should be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
3. “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." — Exodus 20:12 4. "Sons are a heritage for the Lord; children a reward from him."
An important verse to note is 2 Cor 5:21, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (ESV), which has traditionally been interpreted to mean that the Christian has, in some way, become righteous (by impartation or imputation), in exchange for Jesus' sinlessness.
The term "reward" in this verse is a translation of a Greek commercial term. Literally it refers to cancelled bills. Lewis notes that the expression is almost identical to the English phrase "paid in full," and this verse is stating that those who are overly boastful will not be "paid in full" by God. [9]