Matthew 3:16
The Scripture
(16) And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by calling the poor in spirit, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, and promises them the kingdom of God. He calls the tax collectors and sinners, the blind, the lame, and the oppressed, inviting them to follow Him. The chapter emphasizes humility, repentance, and the call to love God and neighbor.
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