Matthew 3:16

Matthew 3:17 web — Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

World English Bible

"Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.""

— Matthew 3:17, World English Bible

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KJV
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. ”
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ASV
“and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. ”
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NET
“And a voice from heaven said,“This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight.””
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DRB
“And behold a voice from heaven saying: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. ”
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BBE
“And a voice came out of heaven, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
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KJVA
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. ”
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Matthew 3 — Context

But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"

But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.

Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 3:17 say?

Matthew 3:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."”

Where is Matthew 3:17 in the Bible?

Matthew 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 17.

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 3:17.

What translation should I read Matthew 3:17 in?

Matthew 3:17 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 3:17?

Matthew 3:17 reads (WEB): “Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, "This is my beloved Son, with 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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