Fulfilling all righteousness means obeying God's will and commands, as demonstrated by Jesus in His baptism (Matthew 3:15).
To fulfill all righteousness refers to the divine mandate of obedience and alignment with God's will. In Matthew 3:15, when Jesus states, 'Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness,' He reveals the importance of submission to God’s plan, exemplifying the need for believers to obey His commandments. This encompasses not only the act of baptism itself but serves as a model for all aspects of life where believers are called to act in accordance with God's purposes. Righteousness is ultimately fulfilled in the life of Christ, which believers are invited to follow as they receive His grace and walk in obedience.
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