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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."
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The Trinity on Display
Commentators emphasize this event as a rare and clear revelation of the Trinity. The Father speaks from heaven, the Son is present in the water, and the Holy Spirit descends visibly. Scholars note this moment makes the deity of Christ plain, marking the formal start of His ministry with the full backing of the Godhead.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In a bodily shape. This was a real visible appearance, and was undoubtedly seen by the people. The dove is an emblem of purity and harmles…
Descended (καταβηνα). Same construction as the preceding infinitive.
The Holy Ghost (το πνευμα το αγιον). …
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…
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God had appeared in OT times through various theophanies. Now the Spirit appears in bodily form as a dove. Luke does not say that anyone other than…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape In a corporeal form, in a visible manner, and was seen with bodily eyes, a…
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…
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