## Now it came about ##

This phrase is used here to mark the beginning of a new part of the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.

## while all the people were being baptized by John ##

The phrase "all the people" refers to the people present with John. This could be translated as "while John was baptizing all the people." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## Jesus also was baptized by John ##

This could be translated as "John baptized Jesus, too." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## the heavens opened up ##

"the sky opened" or "the sky became open." This is more than a simple clearing of clouds, but it's not clear what it means. It possibly means that a hole appeared in the sky.

## the Holy Spirit came down on him ##

"the Holy Spirit came down onto Jesus"

## dove ##

A dove is a small, gentle bird that people often used in the temple sacrifices and for food. It is similar to a pigeon.

## in bodily form like a dove ##

"in physical form looking like a dove"