Mark 1:11 web — A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

World English Bible

"A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.""

— Mark 1:11, World English Bible

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KJV
“And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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ASV
“and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. ”
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NET
“And a voice came from heaven:“You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.””
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DRB
“And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.”
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BBE
“And a voice came out of heaven, You are my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
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KJVA
“And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
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Mark 1 — Context

I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."

It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.

He was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals; and the angels were serving him.

Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom of God,

Mark 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 1:11 say?

Mark 1:11 in the World English Bible reads: “A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."”

Where is Mark 1:11 in the Bible?

Mark 1:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 11.

Who wrote Mark?

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

What is the book of Mark about?

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

What are the major themes of Mark?

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:11.

What translation should I read Mark 1:11 in?

Mark 1:11 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 Mark 1:11?

Mark 1:11 reads (WEB): “A voice came out of the sky, "You are my beloved Son, in whom 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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