Matthew 3:17

“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

"And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:17
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What does Matthew 3:17 mean?

Matthew 3:17 in the King James Version reads, “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” The verse is the Father’s public declaration at the baptism of Jesus, and its meaning is best seen by keeping it in its immediate setting. In…

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Affirmed by Heaven: The Beloved Son

In the profound moment recorded in Matthew 3:17, we hear the voice of God the Father proclaiming from the heavens: "And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This statement emerges at a pivotal occasion in the ministry of Jesus…

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A Prayer of Affirmation and Gratitude

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. I stand upon the rich promise of Your Word, especially as spoken in Matthew 3:17, where a voice from heaven boldly proclaimed, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am…

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