Jesus Christ and the Gospels
Jesus Is Baptized
About AD 27–29 Jordan RiverNew Testament
WHAT HAPPENED
The event
John baptized Jesus in the Jordan, the Spirit descended, and the Father declared His pleasure in the Son.
WHY IT MATTERS
Its place in the story
The baptism publicly begins Jesus’ ministry and reveals the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together.
RELATED SCRIPTURE · KJV
Read it in the Bible
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19
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