John 1:32

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I was there and saw the Spirit come down on him like a dove from heaven. And the Spirit stayed on him.

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and the Holy Spirit came down upon him in the form of a dove. A voice from heaven said, “You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you.”

As soon as Jesus came out of the water, he saw the sky open and the Holy Spirit coming down to him like a dove.

So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out of the water, the sky opened, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down on him like a dove.

who came to tell about the light and to lead all people to have faith.

But there is someone else who speaks for me, and I know what he says is true.

The Spirit of the LORD will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honour the LORD.

I didn't know who he was. But I came to baptize you with water, so that everyone in Israel would see him.