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The Trinity Revealed
Commentators universally highlight this moment as a rare and clear manifestation of the Trinity. The Father speaks from heaven, the Son stands in the Jordan River, and the Holy Spirit descends as a dove. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note this event provides a foundational picture of the three distinct Persons of the Godhead working together in the plan of redemption.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 3:17
18th Century
Theologian
A voice from heaven. This was a voice from God. It was probably heard by all who were present. This voice, or sound, was repeated on the M…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 3:17
A voice out of the heavens (φωνη εκ των ουρανων). This was the voice of the Father to the Son whom he identifies as His Son, "my b…
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 3:17
The voice from heaven was God’s own voice; it testified that God himself had broken silence and was again revealing himself to the human race—a cle…
John Calvin
On Matthew 3:17
16th Century
Theologian
And, lo, a voice from heaven: from that opening of the heavens, which has already been mentioned, a loud voice was heard, so that…
John Gill
On Matthew 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
And lo, a voice from heaven, saying
At the same time the heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended as a d…
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…