Luke 3:22

“And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, etc.] In a corporeal form, in a visible manner, and was seen with bodily eyes, at least by John the administrator; to whom this was a signal of his being the Messiah, and a fresh confirmation of it: like a dove upon him; either in the form of a dove, or this corporeal form, whatever it was, descended and hovered on him as a dove does: and a voice came from heaven; at the same time the Holy Ghost came down upon him; which said, thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased: and was the voice of the Father; and the whole of this was an answer of Christ's prayer; (See Gill on “<400316>Matthew 3:16-17”) (See Gill on “<410111>Mark 1:11”).”

“See the notes at Matthew 3:13-17. “Jesus being baptized;” or, Jesus “having been” baptized. This took place after the baptism, and not “during” its administration, Matthew 3:16. Praying - This circumstance is omitted by the other evangelists; and it shows, That Jesus was in the habit of prayer. That it is proper to offer up special prayer at the administration of the ordinances of religion. That it is possible to pray in the midst of a great multitude, yet in secret. The prayer consisted, doubtless, in lifting up the heart silently to God. So “we” may do it anywhere - about our daily toil - in the midst of multitudes, and thus may pray “always.” Luke 3:22 In a bodily shape - This was a real…”

“3:22 The Spirit might have looked like a dove, or perhaps it descended in a dove-like manner. • You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy: This statement resonates with Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1. The former identifies Jesus as the Messiah from David’s line; the latter indicates his role as servant of the Lord. Jesus’ identity was again declared from heaven at his transfiguration (Luke 9:35).”

“Thou art: Luk 9:34, Luk 9:35; Psa 2:7; Isa 42:1; Mat 12:18, Mat 17:5, Mat 27:43; Col 1:13; Pe1 2:4; Pe2 1:17, Pe2 1:18 Luke 3:23”