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Matthew 3:16
English Standard Version
Matthew 3:16
English Standard Version
16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, (A)the heavens were opened to him,[a] and he (B)saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him;
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- Matthew 3:16 Some manuscripts omit to him
Matthew 3:16
New International Version
Matthew 3:16
New International Version
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened,(A) and he saw the Spirit of God(B) descending like a dove and alighting on him.
Matthew 3:17
English Standard Version
Matthew 3:17
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17 and behold, (A)a voice from heaven said, (B)“This is my beloved Son,[a] with whom I am well pleased.”
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- Matthew 3:17 Or my Son, my (or the) Beloved
Matthew 3:17
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Matthew 3:17
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17 And a voice from heaven(A) said, “This is my Son,(B) whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”(C)
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