Of the vast throng at the Jordan, few except John discerned the heavenly vision. Yet the solemnity of the divine Presence rested upon the assembly. The people stood silently gazing upon Christ. His form was bathed in the light that ever surrounds the throne of God. His upturned face was glorified as they had never before seen the face of man. From the open heavens a voice was heard saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Med undtagelse af Johannes var der kun få af hele den store skare ved Jordan, der opfattede det himmelske syn. Alligevel hvilede det højtidelige ved Guds nærhed over forsamlingen. Folket stod og stirrede i tavshed på Kristus. Hans skikkelse var som badet i det lys, der altid omgiver Guds trone. Hans opadvendte ansigt strålede af en herlighed, som de aldrig før havde set på et menneskes ansigt. Fra de åbne Himle lød der en røst, som sagde: "Denne er min Søn, den elskede; i ham har jeg velbehag."