The Baptism of Jesus

21 When all the people were baptized,(A) Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying,(B) heaven opened,(C) 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.”(D)

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The Baptism of Jesus

21 Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened,(A) 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved;[a] with you I am well pleased.”[b](B)

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Footnotes

  1. 3.22 Or my beloved Son
  2. 3.22 Other ancient authorities read You are my Son, today I have begotten you