Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
Coming
Bible References
Coming
Matthew 3:16
After Jesus was immersed [by John], He came up out of the water and heaven was opened up before Him and He saw the Holy Spirit from God descending, as a dove, and landing upon Him.
John 1:31
And I would not have recognized Him, but I came immersing people in water so that He would become known to the Israelites."
The spirit
Luke 3:22
and the Holy Spirit came down on Him in a physical form, as a dove, and a voice spoke out of heaven [saying], "You are my dearly loved Son. I am very pleased with you."
John 1:32
So, John gave his testimony, saying, "I have seen the Holy Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven, and it remained on Him.