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with you I am well pleased.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” <a href="/esv/mark/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” <a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a voice came out of the heavens: "You are My Son, the beloved; in You I am well pleased." <a href="/kjv/mark/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. <a href="/nkjv/mark/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and a voice came from the heavens: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/nasb/mark/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and a voice came out of the heavens: &#8220You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and a voice came out of the heavens: “Thou art My beloved Son, in Thee I am well-pleased.” <a href="/lsb/mark/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” <a href="/amp/mark/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and a voice came out of heaven saying: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!” <a href="/csb/mark/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well-pleased.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven: You are My beloved Son; I take delight in You! <a href="/asv/mark/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/cev/mark/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A voice from heaven said, "You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you." <a href="/erv/mark/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/gwt/mark/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A voice from heaven said, "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you." <a href="/gnt/mark/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you." <a href="/isv/mark/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you!" <a href="/msb/mark/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven: ?You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.? <a href="/net/mark/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven: "You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight." <a href="/nheb/mark/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And a voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased." <a href="/wbt/mark/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a voice came from the sky, saying, "Thou art My Son dearly loved: in Thee is My delight." <a href="/web/mark/1.htm">World English Bible</a> A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and a voice came out of the heavens, “You are My Son, the Beloved, in whom I delighted.” <a href="/blb/mark/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a voice came out of the heavens: "You are My Son, the beloved; in You I am well pleased." <a href="/ylt/mark/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a voice came out of the heavens, 'Thou art My Son -- the Beloved, in whom I did delight.' <a href="/slt/mark/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a voice was from the heavens; Thou art my dearly beloved Son, in whom I was contented.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/cpdv/mark/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.” <a href="/nabre/mark/1.htm">New American Bible</a> And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a voice came from heaven, You are my beloved Son, I am pleased with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was a voice from the heavens: “You are my Son, The Beloved; with you I am delighted.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there was a voice from the heavens: Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was a voice from the heavens: Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I delight. <a href="/haweis/mark/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and a voice came from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/mace/mark/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> when this voice from heaven was heard, "thou art my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." <a href="/wey/mark/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and a voice came from the sky, saying, "Thou art My Son dearly loved: in Thee is My delight." <a href="/worrell/mark/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And a voice came out of Heaven, saying, "Thou art My Son, the beloved, in Whom I was well pleased." <a href="/worsley/mark/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there was a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. <a href="/parallel/mark/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=83" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/1.htm">The Baptism of Jesus</a> …10As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove. 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnē (N-NFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">a voice</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven:</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“You</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētos (Adj-NMS) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son;</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokēsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">I am well pleased.”</a> 12At once the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Luke 3:22</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/john/1-32.htm">John 1:32-34</a> Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him. / I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ / I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">2 Peter 1:17</a> For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Acts 13:33</a> He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’ <a href="/hebrews/1-5.htm">Hebrews 1:5</a> For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? <a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Hebrews 5:5</a> So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.” <a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28</a> Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” <a href="/john/5-37.htm">John 5:37</a> And the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form, <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-17</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a> and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6</a> to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there came a voice from heaven, saying, You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.there.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/john/5-37.htm">John 5:37</a> And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.<a href="/john/12-28.htm">John 12:28-30</a> Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again… Thou.<a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Mark 9:7</a> And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Found</a> <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/12-18.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/mark/1-37.htm">Found</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/mark/1-26.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 1</div>1. <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">The office of John the Baptist.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/1-9.htm">Jesus is baptized;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">tempted;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">he preaches;</a> 16. <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/1-23.htm">heals one that had a demon;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/1-29.htm">Peter's mother in law;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/1-32.htm">many diseased persons;</a> 40. <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">and cleanses the leper.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And a voice came from heaven: This phrase signifies divine communication, indicating that the message is from God Himself. In biblical context, a voice from heaven often accompanies significant events, such as at the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-19.htm">Exodus 19:19</a>). This divine voice underscores the importance of the event, marking the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. The heavenly voice also affirms Jesus' identity and mission, setting the stage for His work on earth.You are My beloved Son; This declaration identifies Jesus as the Son of God, a central tenet of Christian belief. The term "beloved" emphasizes the unique and intimate relationship between the Father and the Son. This echoes Old Testament messianic prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, which speaks of the Messiah as God's Son. The phrase also connects to the concept of the "suffering servant" in <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>, where God expresses delight in His chosen servant, further linking Jesus to the fulfillment of prophecy.in You I am well pleased. This expression of divine approval highlights Jesus' sinlessness and perfect obedience to the Father's will. It reflects the pleasure God takes in Jesus' life and mission, aligning with the prophetic imagery of the servant in whom God delights (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>). This approval sets Jesus apart as the perfect mediator between God and humanity, foreshadowing His role in the redemption of mankind. The phrase also serves as a model for believers, illustrating the importance of living a life pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is being baptized by John the Baptist. This event marks the beginning of His public ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The voice from heaven is identified as God the Father, affirming Jesus' identity and mission. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The origin of the divine voice, symbolizing the authority and approval of God. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> Although not mentioned in this specific verse, he is the one who baptizes Jesus, setting the stage for this divine affirmation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a> The location where Jesus is baptized, a significant site for Jewish purification rituals and symbolic of new beginnings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_affirmation.htm">Divine Affirmation</a> Recognize the importance of God's affirmation in our lives. Just as Jesus received His Father's approval, we too should seek to live in a way that pleases God. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Understand that our identity as believers is rooted in being children of God. This identity should shape our actions and purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_trinity_revealed.htm">The Trinity Revealed</a> This passage is a clear demonstration of the Trinity, with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all present. Reflect on the unity and distinct roles within the Godhead. <a href="/topical/b/beginning_of_ministry.htm">Beginning of Ministry</a> Jesus' baptism marks the start of His public ministry. Consider how God prepares and commissions us for service in His kingdom. <a href="/topical/g/god's_pleasure.htm">God's Pleasure</a> Reflect on what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. Consider how our actions, thoughts, and words align with His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 1</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_resurrect.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus' resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_gospel_of_mark.htm">What are the main themes in the Gospel of Mark?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_gospel_of_barnabas_teach.htm">What teachings does The Gospel of Barnabas convey?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'you_are_my_son'_signify.htm">What does "You are my Son" signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a voice φωνὴ (phōnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. came ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. heaven: οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. “You Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. beloved ἀγαπητός (agapētos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. Son; Υἱός (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. You σοὶ (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. I am well pleased.” εὐδόκησα (eudokēsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. 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