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And a voice came from heaven: &#8220You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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 href="/esv/luke/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” <a href="/bsb/luke/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in a bodily form as a dove, and a voice came out of heaven: "You are My Son, the beloved; in You I am well pleased." <a href="/kjv/luke/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well pleased.” <a href="/nasb/luke/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, &#8220You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, “Thou art My beloved Son, in Thee I am well-pleased.” <a href="/lsb/luke/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” <a href="/amp/luke/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, “You are My Son, My Beloved, in You I am well-pleased and delighted!” <a href="/csb/luke/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. I take delight in You! <a href="/asv/luke/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son: in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/cev/luke/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and the Holy Spirit came down upon him in the form of a dove. A voice from heaven said, "You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you." <a href="/erv/luke/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/gwt/luke/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and the Holy Spirit came down to him in the form of a dove. A voice from heaven said, "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you." <a href="/gnt/luke/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> and the Holy Spirit came down upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you." <a href="/isv/luke/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on him, appearing in the form of a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "You are my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with you!" <a href="/msb/luke/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, saying, ?You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.? <a href="/net/luke/3.htm">NET Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight." <a href="/nheb/luke/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying "You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased." <a href="/wbt/luke/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the Holy Spirit 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. <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the Holy Spirit came down in bodily shape, like a dove, upon Him, and a voice came from Heaven, which said, "Thou art My Son, dearly loved: in Thee is My delight." <a href="/web/luke/3.htm">World English Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the Holy Spirit came down in a bodily appearance, as if a dove, on Him, and a voice came out of Heaven, saying, “You are My Son, the Beloved, in You I delighted.” <a href="/blb/luke/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in a bodily form as a dove, and a voice came out of heaven: "You are My Son, the beloved; in You I am well pleased." <a href="/ylt/luke/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the Holy Spirit came down in a bodily appearance, as if a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, saying, 'Thou art My Son -- the Beloved, in thee I did delight.' <a href="/slt/luke/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove upon him, and there was a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my dearly loved Son; in thee I was contented.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, as a dove upon him; and a voice came from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/cpdv/luke/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Holy Spirit, in a corporal appearance like a dove, descended upon him. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my beloved Son. In you, I am well pleased.” <a href="/nabre/luke/3.htm">New American Bible</a> and the holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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; with you I am well pleased.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the Holy Spirit descended on him, like a dove, and a voice from heaven, saying, You are my beloved Son, with whom I am pleased. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And The Spirit of Holiness was descending upon him in the form of a body of a dove, and there was a voice from Heaven, which said, “You are My Son, The Beloved, in whom I am delighted.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon him, in a bodily form, like a dove; and there came a voice from heaven, which said: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I delight.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and the Holy Spirit in bodily appearance like a dove descended on Him; and there was a voice from heaven, saying; Thou art my beloved Son, I am delighted in Thee. <a href="/haweis/luke/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, like a dove, upon him, and a voice came from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the holy spirit descended upon him in a corporeal form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/wey/luke/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the Holy Spirit came down in bodily shape, like a dove, upon Him, and a voice came from Heaven, which said, "Thou art My Son, dearly loved: in Thee is My delight." <a href="/worrell/luke/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form, as a dove; and a voice came out of Heaven, "Thou art My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I delighted." <a href="/worsley/luke/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> the heaven was opened, and the holy Spirit descended in a corporeal form, like a dove upon Him, and there came a voice from heaven saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. <a href="/parallel/luke/3-22.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=1205" 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/luke/3.htm">The Baptism of Jesus</a> 21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, 22<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagion (Adj-ANS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: katabēnai (V-ANA) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">descended</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/4984.htm" title="4984: sōmatikō (Adj-DNS) -- Bodily, corporeal. From soma; corporeal or physical.">in a bodily</a> <a href="/greek/1491.htm" title="1491: eidei (N-DNS) -- Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form.">form</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/4058.htm" title="4058: peristeran (N-AFS) -- A dove, pigeon. Of uncertain derivation; a pigeon.">a dove.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēn (N-AFS) -- 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: genesthai (V-ANM) -- 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: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- 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> 23Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,…<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/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16-17</a> As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!” <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Mark 1:10-11</a> As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him 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="/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="/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="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <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="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a> For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. <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="/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="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Mark 9:7</a> Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!” <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="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a> Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove on him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.Thou art.<a href="/luke/9-34.htm">Luke 9:34,35</a> While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud… <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="/luke/1-80.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/mark/12-6.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/luke/1-14.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/mark/1-10.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Form</a> <a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Love</a> <a href="/luke/2-14.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/mark/14-59.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/3-5.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/mark/1-11.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/luke/9-35.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Bodily</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Dearly</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Dove</a> <a href="/luke/6-39.htm">Form</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/luke/4-1.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 3</div>1. <a href="/luke/3-1.htm">The preaching and baptism of John;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">his testimony of Jesus;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Herod imprisons John;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/3-21.htm">Jesus, baptized, receives testimony from heaven.</a> 23. <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">The age and genealogy of Jesus from Joseph upwards.</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/luke/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. This phrase marks a significant moment in the New Testament, highlighting the presence and role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry. The descent of the Holy Spirit in a bodily form signifies a visible and tangible manifestation, emphasizing the reality of the event. The dove is a symbol of peace and purity, often associated with the Spirit of God. This imagery connects to <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, where the Spirit of God hovers over the waters, indicating creation and new beginnings. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus signifies the anointing and empowerment for His public ministry, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, which speaks of the Spirit of the Lord being upon the Messiah.And a voice came from heaven: The voice from heaven is a divine affirmation of Jesus' identity and mission. In Jewish tradition, a heavenly voice, or "bat kol," was considered a rare and significant form of divine communication. This event echoes the theophanies of the Old Testament, where God audibly communicates with His people, such as at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-19.htm">Exodus 19:19</a>). The heavenly voice underscores the authority and approval of God the Father, setting the stage for Jesus' ministry.“You are My beloved Son; This declaration identifies Jesus as the Son of God, a central tenet of Christian faith. The term "beloved" indicates a unique and intimate relationship between the Father and the Son, echoing the language of <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, a messianic psalm that speaks of the anointed king as God's Son. This phrase affirms Jesus' divine nature and His role as the promised Messiah, fulfilling the expectations of the Davidic covenant (<a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a>).in You I am well pleased.” The Father's expression of pleasure in the Son highlights Jesus' perfect obedience and righteousness. This approval is not based on Jesus' actions at this point but on His identity and mission. It reflects the fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>, where God expresses delight in His chosen servant. This statement sets the tone for Jesus' ministry, emphasizing that His work is in complete alignment with the Father's will. The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate pleasure of the Father in the redemptive work of Christ, culminating in His death and resurrection.<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/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit descends upon Jesus in a bodily form like a dove, symbolizing divine approval and empowerment for His ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_voice.htm">Heavenly Voice</a> The voice of God the Father speaks from heaven, affirming Jesus as His beloved Son and expressing divine pleasure in Him. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> The location where Jesus is baptized by John, a significant site for Jewish purification rituals and symbolic of new beginnings. 5. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> The forerunner of Christ, who baptizes Jesus, fulfilling his role in preparing the way for the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_affirmation.htm">Divine Affirmation</a> The baptism of Jesus is a moment of divine affirmation, where God publicly declares His pleasure in His Son. Believers can find assurance in their identity as children of God, affirmed by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The descent of the Holy Spirit signifies empowerment for ministry. Christians are reminded of the necessity of the Holy Spirit's presence and power in their lives for effective service. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_dove.htm">Symbolism of the Dove</a> The dove represents peace, purity, and the gentle nature of the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to embody these attributes in their walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/t/trinitarian_presence.htm">Trinitarian Presence</a> This passage highlights the presence of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It serves as a foundation for understanding the relational nature of God and the unity within the Godhead. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_humility.htm">Obedience and Humility</a> Jesus' submission to baptism, despite His sinlessness, exemplifies humility and obedience. Christians are encouraged to follow His example in submitting to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 3</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_holy_spirit_a_dove.htm">Why is the Holy Spirit symbolized by a dove?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_truly_the_son_of_god.htm">Are you truly the Son of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_doctrine_of_sabellianism.htm">What is the doctrine of Sabellianism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) In a bodily shape.--The words are peculiar to St. Luke, and tend to confirm the traditional symbolism which finds in the dove the emblem of the Holy Spirit. They, at least, fall in naturally with this view; but the other construction, that the Holy Spirit descended, after the manner of a dove, first hovering and then resting, in a bodily form (undefined) of some sort, is, at least, not excluded. <a href="/commentaries/luke/3-22.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. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. descended καταβῆναι (katabēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in a bodily σωματικῷ (sōmatikō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4984.htm">Strong's 4984: </a> Bodily, corporeal. From soma; corporeal or physical. form εἴδει (eidei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1491.htm">Strong's 1491: </a> Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a dove. περιστερὰν (peristeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4058.htm">Strong's 4058: </a> A dove, pigeon. Of uncertain derivation; a pigeon. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a voice φωνὴν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative 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 γενέσθαι (genesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <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 ἐξ (ex) 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: οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <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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