⚡WEB · Mark 1:10

What does Mark 1:10 mean?

"Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove."

— Mark 1:10 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

7

He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.

8

I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”

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In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

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Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

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A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

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Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.

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He was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals; and the angels were serving him.

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