Mark 1:10
As Jesus came out of the water, he saw the heavens split apart and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him.
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9Then Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
11A voice from heaven said, “You are my son, the one I love. I am very pleased with you.”
Cross References
Isaiah 64:1If only you would rip the heavens apart and come down! The mountains would tremble in your presence!
Luke 3:22and the Holy Spirit descended upon him, taking the form of a dove. A voice came from heaven, saying, “You are my son, the one I love. I am truly pleased with you.”
Matthew Henry on Mark 1:10-14
The Baptism of Jesus. 9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts;… Read the whole commentary →