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Matthew 3:16
Revised Standard Version
Matthew 3:16
Revised Standard Version
16 And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened[a] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him;
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Matthew 3:16
New International Version
Matthew 3:16
New International Version
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened,(A) and he saw the Spirit of God(B) descending like a dove and alighting on him.
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