Luke
“And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.”
Luke 3:22
Luke 3:22 (KJV) speaks to child of God, God's love, and holy spirit — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Common questions
What does Luke 3:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 3:22 reads: "And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." The verse speaks to child of God, God's love, and holy spirit. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 3:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased." is Luke 3:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 3:22?
Verses that sit beside Luke 3:22 include 1 John 3:1, Genesis 1:27, and 1 John 4:19. Reading them alongside Luke 3:22 deepens the theme of child of God.
How can I pray with Luke 3:22?
Read Luke 3:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.