Luke 3:22

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

Cross-reference

Luke 9:35 Parallel

Luke 9:35 repeats the divine declaration of Jesus as Son, now with an added command to listen.

Luke 4:1 Historical context

Luke 4:1 shows Jesus immediately after baptism, 'full of the Holy Spirit' that descended on him, leading to temptation.

Luke 4:3 Contrast

Luke 4:3 has the devil test Jesus’ divine sonship declared at baptism, challenging the voice from heaven.

Psalm 2:7 Allusion

Psalm 2:7 is the messianic declaration echoed by the voice at Jesus' baptism, identifying Him as God's Son.

Isaiah 42:1 Allusion

Isaiah 42:1 describes God's Spirit on His chosen servant, fulfilled at Jesus' baptism when the Spirit descends and God declares Him well-pleasing.

2 Peter 1:18 confirms the apostles heard this heavenly voice on the mountain, linking the baptism and transfiguration testimonies.

Matthew 17:5 repeats the baptismal declaration at the Transfiguration, reaffirming Jesus as God's beloved Son.

2 Peter 1:17 repeats the same divine declaration from the Transfiguration, echoing the baptismal voice affirming Jesus as beloved Son.

Matthew 3:16 gives the parallel account of the Spirit descending like a dove at Jesus’ baptism, same event.

Matthew 3:17 records the identical heavenly declaration 'This is my beloved Son' at Jesus’ baptism.

Mark 1:10 Parallel

Mark 1:10 describes the Spirit descending like a dove at Jesus’ baptism, parallel to Luke’s account.

Acts 10:38 Allusion

Acts 10:38 states God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit — referring to the baptism event.

John 1:32 Parallel

John 1:32 records John the Baptist's testimony of seeing the Spirit descend like a dove on Jesus, confirming the same event.

John 1:34 Parallel

John 1:34 states that John bore witness that Jesus is the Son of God, echoing the Father's declaration 'You are my beloved Son'.

John 6:27 Allusion

John 6:27 says the Father has set his seal on the Son — the Spirit descending at baptism is that seal.

Psalm 45:7 Typology

Psalm 45:7 anoints the messianic king with oil of gladness — fulfilled at Jesus’ baptism when the Spirit anoints him as Son.

Matthew 27:43 has mockers taunting Jesus' claim to be God's Son, in stark contrast to the heavenly affirmation at His baptism.

Matthew 12:18 quotes Isaiah 42:1, the same prophecy echoed in the baptism voice, linking Jesus' identity to the Servant.

Mark 12:6 Allusion

Mark 12:6 uses 'beloved son' in the parable of the tenants, echoing the baptismal title and foreshadowing Jesus’ rejection.