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Jesus listens to the voice from heaven after his baptism, with John beside him.
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Matthew 3:17

The Voice from Heaven

John Baptizes Jesus · Matthew 3

Story guide: Jesus listens after his baptism while John looks upward; the heavenly speaker is not portrayed as a human figure.

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17And behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

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