Mat 3:17 | TNotes | STEP | 3:17 my dearly loved Son (see Ps 2:7 ): The title “Son of God” reveals and clarifies Jesus’ nature and role (see Matt 4:3 , 6 ; 14:33 ; 16:16 ; 17:5 ; 26:63 ; 27:54 ; 28:19 ). In his unique relationship to the Father, Jesus accomplishes salvation as the trusting and obedient Son. • who brings me great joy: God the Father confirmed his Son’s ministry with language from Isaiah (Isa 42:1 ) and so prepared Israel for his ministry.

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‏ Matthew 3:17

3:17 ^a my dearly loved Son (see Ps 2:7 ^b): The title “Son of God” reveals and clarifies Jesus’ nature and role (see Matt 4:3 ^c, 6 ^d; 14:33 ^e; 16:16 ^f; 17:5 ^g; 26:63 ^h; 27:54 ⁱ; 28:19 ^j). In his unique relationship to the Father, Jesus accomplishes salvation as the trusting and obedient Son.

• who brings me great joy: God the Father confirmed his Son’s ministry with language from Isaiah (Isa 42:1 ^k) and so prepared Israel for his ministry.