Luke 3:22
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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.”Luke 3:22
What Does Luke 3:22 Mean?
Luke 3:22 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit, Trinity, and Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 3:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Peter 1:17“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”Psalms 2:7“I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”Luke 9:34“While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.”John 1:32“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.”Matthew 17:5“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”Matthew 3:17“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Colossians 2:9“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”Acts 10:38“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”Matthew 12:18“Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.”1 Peter 2:4“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”John 6:27“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”Colossians 1:13“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”Luke 9:35“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.”Mark 1:10“And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:”Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”Matthew 27:43“He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.”Luke 4:21“And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.”Psalms 45:7“Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
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