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:
What does Matthew 3:16 mean?
Christ's gracious condescensions are so surprising, that even the strongest believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious, that even those who know his mind well, are apt to start objections against the will of Christ.
Key themes
FaithGraceFulfillmentKingdom of heaven
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 3:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.