Luke 3:21-23

Expanded Bible

Jesus Is Baptized by John^(A)

²¹ When all the people were being baptized by John, Jesus also was baptized. [^LAnd] While Jesus was praying, heaven opened ²² and the Holy Spirit came down on him in ·the form of [^Lbodily appearance like] a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, saying, “You are my ·Son, whom I love [dearly beloved Son; Gen. 22:2; Ps. 2:7], ·and I am very pleased with you [in whom I take great delight [Is. 42:1].”

The Family History of Jesus^(B)

²³ When Jesus began his ministry, he was about thirty years old. People thought that Jesus was Joseph’s son [^Cthey were unaware of the virginal conception].