{A voice out of the heavens} (ph(936e)(8820)ek t(936e) ouran(936e)). This
was the voice of the Father to the Son whom he identifies as His
Son, "my beloved Son." Thus each person of the Trinity is
represented (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) at this formal entrance of
Jesus upon his Messianic ministry. John heard the voice, of
course, and saw the dove. It was a momentous occasion for John
and for Jesus and for the whole world. The words are similar to
 Ps 2:7  and the voice at the Transfiguration ( Mt 17:5 ). The
good pleasure of the Father is expressed by the timeless aorist
(eudok(8873)a).