Luke 3:21

21 After all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized. As he was praying, the sky opened up

Luke 3:21 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people were baptized
That came from several parts to John for this purpose, even as many as he judged to be proper subjects of that ordinance, as many of the common people, publicans, soldiers

it came to pass that Jesus also being baptized;
of John in Jordan, he coming from Galilee thither on that account:

and praying;
after he was baptized, for the coming down of the Spirit upon him, as man, to anoint, and qualify him for his office he was now about to enter on publicly: and for success in it, and for a testimony from heaven, that he was the Son of God, and true Messiah:

the heaven was opened;
(See Gill on Matthew 3:16).

Luke 3:21 In-Context

19 But Herod, the ruler, stung by John's rebuke in the matter of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,

20 capped his long string of evil deeds with this outrage: He put John in jail.

21 After all the people were baptized, Jesus was baptized. As he was praying, the sky opened up

22 and the Holy Spirit, like a dove descending, came down on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: "You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life." Son of Adam, Son of God

23 When Jesus entered public life he was about thirty years old, the son (in public perception) of Joseph, who was - son of Heli,