Matthew 3:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up immediately 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:
Matthew 3:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him;
Matthew 3:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
Matthew 3:16 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 3:16 say?
Matthew 3:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up immediately 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:"
Where is Matthew 3:16 found in the Bible?
Matthew 3:16 is verse 16 of chapter 3 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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