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Matthew 3

Matthew 3:17

The Baptism of Jesus · Matthew 3:13–17
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Translations

Modern
And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
Traditional
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Literal
And behold, a voice out of the heavens, saying, “This is My Son, the Beloved, in whom I was well pleased.”
Latin
Et ecce vox de cælis dicens: Hic est Filius meus dilectus, in quo mihi complacui.

Original

Greek
English
And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

Notes

Matthew 3:17

  • This is My beloved Son (see Psalm 2:7): The title “Son of God” explains the nature and role of Jesus (see Matthew 4:3, 6; 14:33; 16:16; 17:5; 26:63; 27:54; 28:19). In his special relationship with God the Father, Jesus achieves salvation as the faithful and obedient Son.

  • in whom I am well pleased: God the Father confirmed his Son’s work with words from Isaiah (Isaiah 42:1) and prepared Israel for the work of Jesus.

Events

Parallels

Mark 1:9–11 Luke 3:21–22 John 1:29–34

Glossary

Christ God As Father Gospel of Matthew Heaven Jeshurun Jesus Christ Jordan River Son of God

Topics

Fathers and Sons God: Fatherhood of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Is Immersed by John in the Jordan River Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Preciousness of Christ: To God Revelation: The Sonship of Jesus is Revealed The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As the Son of God The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture