# It happened in those days

This marks the beginning of a new event in the storyline. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# he was baptized by John

This can be stated in active form. AT: "John baptized him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# the Spirit coming down on him like a dove

Possible meanings are 1) this is a simile, and the Spirit descended upon Jesus like a bird descends from the sky toward the ground or 2) the Spirit literally looked like a dove as he descended upon Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# A voice came out of the heavens

This represents God speaking. Sometimes people avoid referring directly to God because they respect him. AT: "God spoke from the heavens" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])

# beloved Son

This is an important title for Jesus. The Father calls Jesus his "beloved Son" because of his eternal love for him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])