# General Information: The events in verses 21 and 22 happened before John was arrested. # Now it came about This phrase marks the beginning of a new event in the story. # when all the people were baptized "while John baptized all the people." The phrase "all the people" refers to the people who were there with John. # Jesus also was baptized "John baptized Jesus also" # the heavens opened "the sky opened" or "the sky became open." This is more than a simple clearing of clouds. It might mean that a hole appeared in the sky.