Luke 3:22

And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.

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And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

In Context

21Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also was baptized, and as he was praying, heaven was opened,

23And Jesus was about thirty years of age when he began his work, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was the son of Heli,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles.

Matthew 27:43He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

Luke 9:34While he spoke, a cloud came and enveloped them: and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

Acts 10:38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: how he went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.

1 Peter 2:4Coming to him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but chosen by God, and precious,

Matthew Henry on Luke 3:22-38

The Genealogy of Christ. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was… Read the whole commentary →

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