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Matthew 3:16
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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:
About Matthew 3:16
In Matthew, Matthew 3:16 addresses the theme of The Dove as a Symbol in the Bible, The Dove in the Bible, and The Trinity in the Bible with clarity and depth. This New Testament gospel text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Related Verses
- Genesis 8:11
“And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated from off the earth.”
- Luke 3:22
“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.”
- John 1:32
“And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon 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:”
- Song of Solomon 2:14
“O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.”
How to Apply Matthew 3:16
Use Matthew 3:16 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Matthew anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of The Dove as a Symbol in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.