Matthew 3:13-16
New International Version
The Baptism of Jesus(A)
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.(B) 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened,(C) and he saw the Spirit of God(D) descending like a dove and alighting on him.
Mark 1:9-11
New International Version
The Baptism and Testing of Jesus(A)(B)
9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth(C) in Galilee and was baptized by John(D) in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.(E) 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,(F) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”(G)
Luke 3:21
New International Version
The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus(A)(B)
21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying,(C) heaven was opened
Luke 3:22
New International Version
22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him(A) in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son,(B) whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”(C)
John 1:32
New International Version
32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him.(A)
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