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The Trinity on Display
Jesus' baptism is one of the clearest moments in Scripture where all three Persons of the Trinity are present and active. Commentators like Matthew Henry and Thomas Aquinas highlight that the Son is in the water, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father's voice is heard from heaven. This event powerfully reveals the triune nature of God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 3:16
18th Century
Theologian
Out of the water. This shows that he had descended to the river. It literally means, "he went up directly FROM the water." The or…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 3:16
The Spirit of God descending as a dove (πνευμα θεου καταβαινον ωσε περιστεραν). It is not certain whether Matthew means that the S…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 3:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he s…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 3:16
“As soon as” not only suggests that Jesus left the water immediately after his baptism but that the Spirit’s witness was equally prompt. “He saw” m…
John Calvin
On Matthew 3:16
16th Century
Theologian
And, behold, the heavens were opened to him. The opening of the heavens sometimes means a manifestation of heavenly glory, but he…
John Gill
On Matthew 3:16
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus, when he was baptized
Christ, when he was baptized by John in the river Jordan, the place where he was b…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 3:13–17
17th Century
Minister
Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious that …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 3:13–17
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist introduced John baptizing; now he introduces Christ coming to John’s baptism. Regarding this, he does two things:
- He sets…