Matthew 3:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”Matthew 3:16
What Does Matthew 3:16 Mean?
Matthew 3:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 3, verse 16 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, Incarnation, Revelation, and Trinity.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 3:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;”Matthew 28:19“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”Isaiah 11:2“And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;”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 3:21“Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,”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.”John 1:31“And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.”1 John 5:7“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”John 1:32“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.”Luke 4:1“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”Ezekiel 1:1“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.”1 Timothy 3:16“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”John 1:51“And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”1 John 5:9“If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.”Acts 7:56“And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.”Colossians 1:18“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”Revelation 4:1“After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.”Leviticus 5:7“And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.”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.”John 3:34“For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.”
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