Matthew 3:16 meaning and explanation
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
Matthew 3:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus has just been baptized by John in the Jordan, accepting a rite meant for repentant sinners. As he comes up from the water, the heavens are opened and the Spirit of God descends like a dove and rests on him.
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