Mark 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending on him: I. INNOCENT and harmless (Hebrews 7:26). II. LOVING and tender hearted (Ephesians 3:19). III. MEEK and gentle (Matthew 11:29). This is matter of singular comfort to the faithful members of Christ: for Christ being innocent and harmless like the dove, yea, pure from all spot of sin, this His purity and holiness is imputed to so many as truly believe in Him; and by it they are accepted, as holy and pure through Christ, though in themselves they are polluted and sinful. Again, Christ being also a loving, gentle, and meek Saviour, He will not deal with us in rigour or wrath; but in compassion, love, and gentleness, accepting our weak endeavours in His service, pardoning our wants and infirmities, and cherishing in us the smallest beginnings of grace (Isaiah 42:2, 3). Strive we to imitate our Saviour Christ in these properties of the dove. (G. Petter.) Parallel Verses KJV: And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: |
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