Mark 1:11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.
My Paraphrase
God's voice said, "You are my cherished Son. You bring me joy."
My Thoughts
While John was the only one who saw the "dove" situation, we can probably assume that everyone nearby heard the voice. I think this especially since the other gospels have God speaking in 3rd person ("This is my beloved Son..."). I mean, who else would need to hear it? Either way, God is very clear that Jesus is the One who is His Son and who makes Him "well-pleased." If we continue the idea that this scene is prophetic foreshadowing of Christ's death, burial, resurrection, and glorification it makes sense that God is well-pleased with Jesus after baptism. This eventually would represent God being so pleased in Christ that He gives Jesus a place of ultimate honor and authority in heaven--His right side.
Furthermore, we can assume that in order to please God, we must follow Christ's example. This probably doesn't mean that we are all to be crucified, but what it does mean is that if God wants us to do something, we should follow as Jesus would, were He in our same situation. It is also important to remember that since God is holy, He cannot commune with sinners apart from those who have turned to Jesus. Since Jesus is the One who is God's only Son "whom I love," this same love is imparted to us only through the person of Jesus Christ. This is why I believe that the onlookers were able to hear this statement. Everyone needs to hear this: If we want the same favor with God, then we should follow The One whom God loves. Makes sense, doesn't it?
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