Luke 3:21-22

Luke 3:21-22

[21] Now  when all  the people  were baptized,  it came to pass,  that Jesus  also  being baptized,  and  praying,  the heaven  was opened,  [22] And  the Holy  Ghost  descended  in a bodily  shape  a dove  upon  him,  and  a voice  came  from  heaven,  Thou  beloved  Son;  in  I am well pleased. 

What does Luke 3:21-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke"s account of this significant event is shorter than the parallel passages. At His baptism, Jesus received the anointing of the Holy Spirit for His ministry. It was also the occasion for the Father to authenticate Jesus as His Son. Luke stressed these two features and did not describe Jesus" actual baptism fully, though he recorded some information that the other evangelists omitted.