At the baptism of Jesus, the Father’s voice from heaven confirmed His identity and mission. Matthew records:
“And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’” (Matthew 3:17)
Mark gives the same testimony but words it more directly to Jesus:
“Then a voice came from heaven, ‘You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’” (Mark 1:11)
Luke also records the same moment:
“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, ‘You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.’” (Luke 3:22)
John does not narrate the voice directly but shows John the Baptist pointing to Jesus as the One upon whom the Spirit remained, testifying that He is the Son of God (John 1:32–34).
The Father spoke to publicly affirm that Jesus is His Son, the One chosen to fulfill the work of redemption. These words echoed Psalm 2:7, “You are My Son,” a royal psalm pointing to the Messiah, and Isaiah 42:1, “My Elect One in whom My soul delights,” a prophecy of the suffering Servant. In this way, the Father declared that Jesus was both King and Servant, the One who would rule and the One who would suffer. His baptism became the moment of divine confirmation, where the Trinity was revealed… the Son baptized, the Spirit descending, and the Father speaking.
