Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 12:18, the same OT prophecy (Isaiah 42:1) is quoted, identifying Jesus as the Servant — confirming the baptismal declaration.

In Matthew 17:5, the same divine declaration repeats at the transfiguration, adding 'listen to him' — a strong parallel.

Matthew 4:3 Parallel

Matthew 4:3 records Satan immediately challenging the sonship declared here, testing Jesus to prove it through self-serving power.

In Matthew 21:37, the parable’s ‘beloved son’ directly parallels God declaring Jesus His beloved Son here.

Matthew 28:19 Related theme

In Matthew 28:19, the Son is named alongside the Father and Spirit — reinforcing His divine sonship from the baptism.

2 Peter 1:17 explicitly quotes the voice from the Transfiguration, citing the same declaration.

Luke 3:22 Parallel

Luke 3:22 gives the parallel baptism account with the same voice from heaven.

Isaiah 42:1 Allusion

In Isaiah 42:1, God says 'my chosen, in whom my soul delights' — the exact phrase echoed in the baptismal voice.

Mark 1:11 Parallel

Mark 1:11 records the same divine declaration at Jesus' baptism, nearly verbatim.

In John 12:28-30, a voice from heaven again affirms Jesus, though some mistake it for thunder — a parallel divine endorsement.

John 5:37 Contrast

In John 5:37, Jesus says the Father's voice has never been heard — a contrast with the audible declaration at his baptism.

Luke 22:70 Related theme

In Luke 22:70, Jesus acknowledges being the Son of God — consistent with the divine voice at His baptism.

2 Samuel 12:25 names Solomon Jedidiah ('beloved of the LORD'); Jesus is called 'beloved Son' here, a typological link.

John 1:34 Parallel

In John 1:34, John the Baptist directly echoes this declaration, identifying Jesus as the Son of God.

John 8:29 Parallel

In John 8:29, Jesus always does what pleases the Father, directly reflecting the 'well pleased' statement.

Romans 8:32 Parallel

In Romans 8:32, God did not spare his own Son, linking the beloved Son to ultimate sacrifice.

Hebrews 1:2 Parallel

Hebrews 1:2 also identifies Jesus as God's Son, the heir and agent of creation — echoing the divine declaration at baptism.

1 John 5:9 Parallel

1 John 5:9 explicitly says God has borne testimony concerning His Son — exactly what this verse records.

2 Samuel 7:14 promises God will be a father to David's son; here God applies that Father-Son language to Jesus.

Luke 3:21 Parallel

In Luke 3:21, the same baptism scene records the identical divine declaration — direct parallel account.

Luke 20:13 Parallel

In Luke 20:13, the parable’s owner sends ‘my beloved son’ — direct parallel to God calling Jesus His beloved Son.

Mark 14:61 Related theme

In Mark 14:61, Jesus affirms He is the Son of the Blessed — echoing the heavenly declaration of sonship.

Mark 12:6 Parallel

In Mark 12:6, the parable sends a ‘beloved son’ — same image of God’s Son as here at the baptism.

Psalm 2:7 Allusion

In Psalm 2:7, God declares 'You are my Son' — a messianic declaration echoed in the voice at Jesus' baptism.

Mark 9:7 Parallel

Mark 9:7 repeats the 'beloved Son' declaration at the Transfiguration, a different event echoing the same theme.

Isaiah 53:10 says it pleased the Lord to crush the servant—here God expresses pleasure in his Son, linking to the coming sacrifice.

John 5:32 Parallel

In John 5:32, Jesus refers to another witness (the Father) whose testimony aligns with the baptismal voice.

Luke 9:35 Parallel

Luke 9:35 reports the Transfiguration voice, calling Jesus 'my Son, my Chosen One'.

Romans 8:8 Contrast

In Romans 8:8, those in the flesh cannot please God—contrasting Jesus, who fully pleases the Father.

John 5:20 Related theme

In John 5:20, the Father's love and showing all he does to the Son reinforces the intimate approval at baptism.

Ephesians 1:6 uses 'the Beloved' as a title for Christ, echoing the baptismal declaration.

Colossians 1:13 calls Christ 'his beloved Son', directly recalling the Father's words.

Proverbs 8:30 personified wisdom is God's daily delight—here Jesus is the beloved Son in whom God delights, hinting at pre-existence.

Hebrews 10:6 states God takes no pleasure in sacrifices — contrasting with His pleasure in the Son declared here.

John 3:35 Related theme

In John 3:35, the Father's love for the Son and giving all things into his hand expands on this divine approval.