Luke 3:21-22 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

²¹When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,

²²and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

— Luke 3:21-22

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Like a Dove

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NIV

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NIV -- When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

The Heavens Opened

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NLT

Illustration of Luke 3:21-22 NLT -- One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy."

... the Holy Spirit descended on him...

Illustration of Luke 3:22

Illustration of Luke 3:22 -- ... the Holy Spirit descended on him [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

Well Pleased

Illustration of Luke 3:22

Inspirational illustration of Luke 3:22 -- ...the Holy Spirit descended on him [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

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