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

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 3:22 Or my Son, my (or the) Beloved
  2. Luke 3:22 Some manuscripts beloved Son; today I have begotten you

The Baptism of Jesus

21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 3:22 Some manuscripts read my Son, and today I have become your Father.