When all the people were baptised (εν τω βαπτισθηνα απαντα τον λαον). The use of the articular aorist infinitive here with εν both…

Now when all the people were baptized.—See Notes on Matthew 3:13-17. Saint Luke’s account is the shortest of the three fi…

St. Ambrose of Milan: In a matter related by others, Luke rightly gave us only a summary, leaving more to be understood than…

As in the birth narratives, there is at Jesus’ baptism a supernatural attestation. Many see in this event his “call” to his mission. His baptism co…

Now when all the people were baptized
That came from several parts to John for this purpose, even as many as he judg…

Christ did not confess sin, as others did, for he had none to confess; but he prayed, as others did, and kept up communion with his Father. Observe…