Matthew 3:16 asv — And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he s…

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"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him; "

— Matthew 3:16, American Standard Version

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Matthew 3 — Context

13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

14

But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

15

But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

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And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him;

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and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 3:16 say?
Matthew 3:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him; ”
Where is Matthew 3:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 3:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 3:16 in?
Matthew 3:16 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 Matthew 3:16?
Matthew 3:16 reads (ASV): “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him; ” 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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