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Righteousness and fulfillment are key elements in Jesus’ mission. Both concepts however are controversial. Is Jesus speaking about a divine or human righteousness? Does his baptism symbolize his death? In the Lxx πᾶς + δικαιοσύνη is not used for the abstract value of righteousness but for concrete acts of righteousness or kindness. In Matt 3:15 the cryptic words of Jesus have probably the same meaning. Fulfilling every act of righteousness is the theme and the way to do it is the rheme.
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