A New Living Translation (NLT) reading of Matthew Chapter 3. John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus the Messiah. John the Baptist Prepares the Way - The Baptism of Jesus

“After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened[g] and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” Matt 3:16-17

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