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Luke 3:22 nasb — and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved…

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"and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.""

— Luke 3:22, NASB

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Luke 3 — Context

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But when Herod the tetrarch was reprimanded by him because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the wicked things which Herod had done,

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Herod also added this to them all: he locked John up in prison.

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Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened,

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and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."

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When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli,

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

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the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Hesli, the son of Naggai,

Luke 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 3:22 say?
Luke 3:22 in the NASB reads: “and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."”
Where is Luke 3:22 in the Bible?
Luke 3:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 22.
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 3:22.
What translation should I read Luke 3:22 in?
Luke 3:22 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 3:22?
Luke 3:22 reads (NASB): “and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased."” 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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