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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:21-22

See the notes at Matthew 3:13-17. “Jesus being baptized;” or, Jesus “having been” baptized. This took place after the baptism, and not “during” its administration, Matthew 3:16.Praying - This circumstance is omitted by the other evangelists; and it shows,That Jesus was in the habit of prayer. That it is proper to offer up special prayer at the administration of the ordinances of religion. That it is possible to pray in the midst of a great multitude, yet in secret. The prayer consisted,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 3:21-22

Luke 3:21-22. When all the people were baptized If we reflect on the number of the people who followed John, and were baptized by him, and the regard they expressed for him before and after his death, and yet that no sect was produced in consequence of such belief and baptism, it will afford a very good argument in favour of the superior power, dignity, character, and office of Jesus. Jesus, praying, the heaven was opened It is observable, that the three voices from heaven (see Luke 9:29;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 3:21-22

16. Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34)In due course John publicly introduced Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, for whom he had prepared the way. John’s introduction contained none of the popular Jewish ideas of a political or military leader who would bring in a golden age for Israel. Instead it suggested that the Messiah would die, like a lamb offered in sacrifice for the cleansing of sin (John 1:29-30). John then pointed out that he himself was not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 3:21

it came to pass . As in Luke 3:1 . The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "and it came to pass". praying . Note the occasions of the Lord's praying: here; Luke 6:16 ; Luke 6:12 ; Luke 9:18 , Luke 9:28 ; Luke 11:1 ; Luke 22:41-44 . the heaven. Singular. See notes on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 3:21

Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 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.THE BAPTISM OF JESUSJesus being baptized, and praying ... Many have pondered the reasons why Jesus was baptized; and among reasons that might have entered into his submission to that rite are the following: (1) The... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 3:21

Luke 3:21. Now when all the people were baptized,— Now while all the people were receiving baptism. Heylin. If we reflect on the number of the people who followed John, and were baptized by him, and the regard which they expressed for him before and after his death, and yet that no sect was produced in consequence of such a belief and baptism, it will afford a very good argument in favour of the superior power, dignity, character, and office of Jesus. It is observable, that all the three voices... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 3:21

21. when all the people were baptized—that He might not seem to be merely one of the crowd. Thus, as He rode into Jerusalem upon an ass, "whereon yet never man sat" ( :-), and lay in a sepulchre "wherein was never man yet laid" (John 19:41), so in His baptism He would be "separate from sinners." John 19:41- :. GENEALOGY OF JESUS. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:21

Evidently John baptized Jesus after he had baptized many other people. Luke may have wanted to imply by this that Jesus’ baptism was the climax of John’s ministry. [Note: Marshall, The Gospel . . ., p. 150.] According to Luke this is the first of many important events that happened while Jesus was praying (cf. Luke 5:16; Luke 6:12; Luke 9:18; Luke 9:28-29; Luke 11:1; Luke 22:32; Luke 22:40-44; Luke 23:46). Only Luke recorded that the heavens opened while Jesus was praying, that is, a revelation... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 3:21-22

B. The baptism of Jesus 3:21-22 (cf. Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; John 1:29-34)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. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 3:1-38

John’s Ministry. Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus1-14.. Preliminary Ministry of the Baptist (Matthew 3:1; Mark 1:1). See on Mt.1. In the fifteenth year] If the years of Tiberius are reckoned from the death of Augustus, who died 14 a.d., the date is 28, 29 a.d. Most authorities, however, suppose that the years of Tiberius are here reckoned from 11 a.d., when he was made the colleague of Augustus in the empire, with equal authority over all the provinces and armies. This gives the date 25, 26 a.d.... read more