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
Opened
The spirit
Bible References
Coming
Matthew 3:16
After Jesus was baptized, just as he was coming up out of the water, the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming on him.
John 1:31
I did not recognize him, but I came baptizing with water so that he could be revealed to Israel."
Opened
Isaiah 64:1
If only you would tear apart the sky and come down! The mountains would tremble before you!
The spirit
Isaiah 42:1
"Here is my servant whom I support, my chosen one in whom I take pleasure. I have placed my spirit on him; he will make just decrees for the nations.
Luke 3:22
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight."
John 1:32
Then John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it remained on him.