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2. Matthew 3:16 - Wikipedia

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   The dove imagery in this passage, and in the corresponding verse in Luke, is a well known one. Based on this verse the dove has long been a symbol for the Holy Spirit in Christian art. France notes that the wording in Matthew is vague, the Spirit could be descending in the shape of a dove or it could be descending in the manner of the dove.

3. John 20:22 - Wikipedia

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   In the King James Version of the Bible it is translated as: And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: The modern World English Bible translates the passage as: When he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit!"

4. Matthew 7:11 - Wikipedia

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   Glossa Ordinaria: For from God we receive only such things as are good, of what kind soever they may seem to us when we receive them; for all things work together for good to His beloved. [7] Saint Remigius: And be it known that where Matthew says, He shall give good things, Luke has, shall give his Holy Spirit. (Luke 11:13.)

5. Holy Spirit in Christianity - Wikipedia

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   References to the Holy Spirit appear throughout Acts, for example Acts 1:5 and 8 [55] stating towards the beginning, "For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit. ...Ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you", referring to the fulfillment of the prophecy of John the Baptist in Luke 3:16 ...

6. Matthew 12:31–32 - Wikipedia

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   (1 Pet. 4:8) And for that Christ forgives sins through the Holy Spirit, hence may be understood how, when He said to his disciples, Receive ye the Holy Spirit, (John 20:22) He subjoined straight, Whosesoever sins ye forgive, they shall be forgiven them. [3] Chrysostom: "Otherwise according to the first exposition. The Jews were indeed ignorant ...

7. Matthew 7:7–8 - Wikipedia

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   The verse presents prayer as certain to be answered, and the following verses explain why this is. This of course cannot mean that every demand made of God will be met in full. Fowler notes that in Matthew 6:5-13 Jesus has already laid out some rules for proper prayer. These verses thus cannot apply to all prayer, but only those who truly seek God.