Luke 3:21 web — Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

World English Bible

"Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,"

— Luke 3:21, World English Bible

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Luke 3 — Context

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Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people,

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but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,

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added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.

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Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

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and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying "You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased."

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Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years old, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

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the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph,

Luke 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 3:21 say?
Luke 3:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,”
Where is Luke 3:21 in the Bible?
Luke 3:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 21.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 3:21.
What translation should I read Luke 3:21 in?
Luke 3:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 3:21?
Luke 3:21 reads (WEB): “Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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