Matthew 3:17 (NRSV) — 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, 

with whom I am well pleased.”

Matthew 3:17 (NLT) — 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, 

who brings me great joy.”

Matthew 3:17 (The Message) — 17 And along with the Spirit, a voice: “This is my Son, 

chosen and marked by my love, 

delight of my life.”

Zephaniah 3:17 (NRSV) — 17 The Lord, your God, is in your midst, 

a warrior who gives victory;

 he will rejoice over you with gladness, 

he will renew you in his love; 

he will exult over you with loud singing

Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) — 17 For the Lord your God is living among you. 

He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. 

With his love, he will calm all your fears. 

He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

Zephaniah 3:17 (The Message) — 17 Your God is present among you, 

a strong Warrior there to save you. 

... he’ll calm you with his love and delight you with his songs.

God loves us and rejoices in us

just as He does His only begotten Son, Jesus.

What a priceless privilege this is!

What a treasure to store up in our hearts!

We can rejoice IN Him

because He rejoices in us

and loves us!

Hallelujah!