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The Power of Prayer
Multiple commentators emphasize that Luke uniquely includes the detail that Jesus was praying when the heavens opened. This is not a minor point; it's a pattern in Luke's Gospel. This moment of divine approval and empowerment came while Jesus was in communion with the Father, showing the profound link between prayer and pivotal moments in His ministry.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 3:21
When all the people were baptised (εν τω βαπτισθηνα απαντα τον λαον). The use of the articular aorist infinitive here with εν both…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 3:21–22
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 3:21
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…
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John Gill
On Luke 3:21
17th Century
Pastor
Now when all the people were baptized
That came from several parts to John for this purpose, even as many as he judg…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 3:21–22
17th Century
Minister
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…