Mat 3:16 | TNotes | STEP | 3:16 The Spirit of God descending like a dove was anointing Jesus, through whom salvation would come. This event was like a king’s being anointed with oil at his coronation. The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to accomplish God’s salvation and defeat Satan (see 12:18 , 28 ). This same Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers (10:20 ; Acts 1:8 ).

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‏ Matthew 3:16

3:16 ^a The Spirit of God descending like a dove was anointing Jesus, through whom salvation would come. This event was like a king’s being anointed with oil at his coronation. The Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to accomplish God’s salvation and defeat Satan (see 12:18 ^b, 28 ^c). This same Spirit empowers Jesus’ followers (10:20 ^d; Acts 1:8 ^e).