Luke 3:22

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, saying, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my beloved Son; in you, I am well pleased."

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    and{G2532} the{G4151} Holy{G40} Spirit{G4151} descended{G2597} in a bodily{G4984} form,{G1491} as{G5616} a dove,{G4058} upon{G1909} him,{G846} and{G2532} a voice{G5456} came{G1096} out{G1537} of heaven,{G3772} {G3004} Thou{G4771} art{G1488} my{G3450} beloved{G27} Son;{G5207} in{G1722} thee{G4671} I am well pleased.{G2106}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151} descended{G2597}{(G5629)} in a bodily{G4984} shape{G1491} like{G5616} a dove{G4058} upon{G1909} him{G846}, and{G2532} a voice{G5456} came{G1096}{(G5635)} from{G1537} heaven{G3772}, which said{G3004}{(G5723)}, Thou{G4771} art{G1488}{(G5748)} my{G3450} beloved{G27} Son{G5207}; in{G1722} thee{G4671} I am well pleased{G2106}{(G5656)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and the holy goost came doune in a bodely shape lyke a dove vpo him and a voyce came fro heve sayinge: Thou arte my dere sonne in the do I delyte.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and the holy goost came downe in a bodely shappe like a doue vpon him. And out of heauen there came a voyce, which sayde: Thou art my deare sonne, in who I delyte.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the holy Ghost came downe in a bodily shape like a doue, vpon him, and there was a voyce from heauen, saying, Thou art my beloued Sonne: in thee I am well pleased.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the holy ghost came downe, in a bodyly shape lyke a Doue, vpon hym: and a voyce came from heauen, which sayde, Thou art my beloued sonne, in thee I am well pleased.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying "You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the Holy Spirit came down in a bodily appearance, as if a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, saying, `Thou art My Son -- the Beloved, in thee I did delight.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The Holy Spirit came down in the form of a dove, and a voice came from heaven, saying, You are my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying "You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven,“You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.”

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Pet 1:17-18 : 17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to him from the excellent glory, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.' 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
  • John 1:32 : 32 And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained upon him.
  • Matt 17:5 : 5 While he was still speaking, 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; listen to him.
  • Ps 2:7 : 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD has said to me, 'You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.'
  • Luke 9:34-35 : 34 While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
  • Isa 42:1 : 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen one, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
  • Matt 3:17 : 17 And behold, a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
  • Matt 12:18 : 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 show judgment to the Gentiles.
  • Acts 10:38 : 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
  • 1 Pet 2:4 : 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious,
  • Col 1:13 : 13 Who has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has transferred us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
  • Matt 27:43 : 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 : 21 And he began to say to them, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.

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