And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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The verse 17 is found in chapter 3 of Matthew. Jesus’ baptism publicly inaugurates his ministry. Although John considers that he should be baptized by Jesus, Jesus accepts in order to fulfill all righteousness. The heavenly voice identifies Jesus as the beloved Son and establishes his identity before the temptations.
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Und siehe, eine Stimme vom Himmel herab sprach: Dies ist mein lieber Sohn, an welchem ich Wohlgefallen habe.
Y he aquí una voz de los cielos que decía: Este es mi Hijo amado, en el cual tengo contentamiento.
Y una voz de los cielos dijo: «Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien me complazco».
Et voici, une voix fit entendre des cieux ces paroles: Celui-ci est mon Fils bien-aimé, en qui j'ai mis toute mon affection.
Ed ecco una voce dal cielo, che disse: Questo è il mio diletto Figliuolo, nel quale io prendo il mio compiacimento
E eis que uma voz dos céus dizia: Este é o meu Filho amado, em quem me comprazo.
這時,天上有聲音說:「這是我的愛子,我所喜愛的。」
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