Bible fact · Direct biblical statement
The Spirit came down like a dove
At Jesus' baptism the Spirit descended on him like a dove, and a voice from heaven spoke. Mark 1:10–11
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
Discover why
As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove; a voice said "You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Mark 1:9–11
Luke says the Holy Spirit descended "in a bodily form like a dove". Luke 3:21–22
Read the passage
Mark 1:10–11 WEB
10Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Test yourself
For children
When Jesus was baptized, God's Spirit came down like a dove, and God said, "You are my beloved Son."