“The Lamb of God He Being Holy, Should Have Need to Be Baptized by Water”

Joseph F. McConkie, Robert L. Millet

Nephi identifies four ways in which Christ fulfilled all righteousness through his baptism:

(1) He humbled himself before the Father (2 Nephi 31:7);

(2) he entered a covenant relationship with the Father, promising obedience in keeping the commandments (2 Nephi 31:7);

(3) he opened to himself the gate to the celestial kingdom (2 Nephi 31:9);

(4) he set a perfect example for all to follow (2 Nephi 31:10).

Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. 1

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