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Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the sky was opened,
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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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When all the people were baptised (εν τω βαπτισθηνα απαντα τον λαον). The use of the articular aorist infinitive here with εν both…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when all the people were baptized That came from several parts to John for this purpose, even as many as he judg…
Presbyterian
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…
