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Matthew 3:17

Matthew 3:17
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And lo, a voice from heaven, saying,.... At the same time the heavens were opened, and the Spirit of God descended as a dove, and lighted on Christ, and whilst it abode upon him, an extraordinary…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A voice from heaven - A voice from God. This was probably heard by all who were present. This voice, or sound, was repeated on the mount of transfiguration, Mat 17:5; Luk 9:35-36; 2Pe 1:17. It was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 3:13-17

Our Lord Jesus, from his childhood till now, when he was almost thirty years of age, had lain hid in Galilee, as it were, buried alive; but now, after a long and dark night, behold, the Sun of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a voice from heaven Thrice during our Lord's ministry it is recorded that a voice from heaven came to Him. The two other occasions were at the Transfiguration and in the week of the Passion (Joh…