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Mark 1:11

What does Mark 1:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 1:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 1:11 means

A heavenly voice solemnly declared over Jesus, "Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased." This direct divine affirmation powerfully confirms Jesus' unique identity as the Son of God and expresses God's approval of Him. It establishes Jesus' divine authority and mission from the very outset of His public ministry, serving as the ultimate endorsement and a clear echo of Psalm 2:7 and Isaiah 42:1, pointing to His Messianic role.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a voice came out of heaven, You are my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and a voice came out of the heavens, `Thou art My Son--the Beloved, in whom I did delight.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And there came a voice out of the heavens: Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I have found my delight.

Context

This verse is the culmination of the baptismal event, immediately following the Spirit's descent in verse 10. It serves as God the Father's personal endorsement of Jesus, crucial for understanding His authority and mission in all the subsequent narratives of teaching, healing, and casting out demons. This divine declaration shapes the reader's perspective on Jesus throughout the Gospel.

v.10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

v.11This passage

v.12And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 5:20

    For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel.

  • Matthew 3:17

    and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  • Mark 9:7

    And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.

  • Matthew 17:5

    While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

  • Luke 9:35

    And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.

  • Romans 1:4

    who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead; even Jesus Christ our Lord,

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