Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 3:19-23
§ 60. DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, Luke 3:19-20 ; Mark 6:17-20; Matthew 14:3-5. § 16. BAPTISM OF JESUS, Luke 3:21-23 ; Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11. We may remark on this passage that Luke’s account is much more concise than, and wholly independent of, the others. We have here, however, three additional particulars: First, that all the people were being baptized before the Lord’s baptism; second, that he was praying at the time of the descent of the Spirit; third, that the Spirit appeared in... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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,Jesus praying, the heaven was opened — It is observable, that the three voices from heaven, see Luke 9:29,35; John 12:28; by which the Father bore witness to Christ, were pronounced either while he was praying, or quickly after it. Matthew 3:13; Mark 1:9. read more