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Selected Verse: Luke 3:21 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Lu 3:21 |
King James |
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
BAPTISM OF AND DESCENT OF THE SPIRIT UPON JESUS. (Luk 3:21-22)
when all the people were baptized--that He might not seem to be merely one of the crowd. Thus, as He rode into Jerusalem upon an ass, "whereon yet never man sat" (Luk 19:30), and lay in a sepulchre "wherein was never man yet laid" (Joh 19:41), so in His baptism He would be "separate from sinners." |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
See the notes at Mat 3:13-17. "Jesus being baptized;" or, Jesus "having been" baptized. This took place after the baptism, and not "during" its administration, Mat 3:16.
Praying - This circumstance is omitted by the other evangelists; and it shows,
1. That Jesus was in the habit of prayer.
2. That it is proper to offer up special prayer at the administration of the ordinances of religion.
3. That it is possible to pray in the midst of a great multitude, yet in secret. The prayer consisted, doubtless, in lifting up the heart silently to God. So "we" may do it anywhere - about our daily toil - in the midst of multitudes, and thus may pray "always."
Luk 3:22
In a bodily shape - This was a real visible appearance, and was doubtless seen by the people. The dove is an emblem of purity and harmlessness, and the form of the dove was assumed on this occasion to signify, probably, that the spirit with which Jesus would be endowed would be one of purity and innocence. The "Holy Spirit," when he assumes a visible form, assumes that which will be emblematic of the thing to be represented. Thus he assumed the form of "tongues," to signify the miraculous powers of language with which the apostles would be endowed; the appearance of fire, to denote their power, etc., Act 2:3. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Was opened (ἀνεωχθῆναι)
So Matthew, but Mark σχιζομένους, rent. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Jesus praying, the heaven was opened - It is observable, that the three voices from heaven, see Luk 9:29, Luk 9:35; Joh 12:28; by which the Father bore witness to Christ, were pronounced either while he was praying, or quickly after it. Mat 3:13; Mar 1:9. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Jesus - being baptized - See on Mat 3:16, Mat 3:17 (note). |
41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.
30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: