60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him.

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,

Acts 19:3

And he said to them: Into what, then, were you immersed? They replied: Into John's immersion.

Acts 16:33

And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.

Acts 8:36

And as they went along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed?

John 4:2

(though not Jesus himself, but his disciples immersed,)

Acts 19:4

And Paul said: John immersed with the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they must believe on him who should come after him, that is, on the Christ, Jesus.

Acts 10:47

Can any one for bid the water, that these should not be immersed, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

Acts 18:25

He was instructed in the way of the Lord; and, being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, knowing only the immersion of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

Is the Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? or were you immersed into the name of Paul?

Acts 8:16

For he had not yet fallen on any of them; only they had been immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 7:29

And all the people, and the publicans that heard him, vindicated God, by being immersed with the immersion of John;

Acts 19:5

And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.

John 3:22

After these things, Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea, and he remained there with them, and immersed.

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answered and said: You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and to be immersed with the immersion with which I am immersed? They said to him: We are able.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God that I immersed none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

Matthew 3:14

But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me?

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as he said, John immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit.

Luke 12:50

I have an immersion with which to be immersed, and how distressed I am till it be accomplished!

Acts 19:2

said to them: Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? They said to him: We have not only not received it, but we have not even heard whether the Holy Spirit is given.

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he immersed him.

Romans 6:3

Know you not that as many of us as were immersed into Christ Jesus, were immersed into his death?

John 1:28

These things were done in Beth any, beyond the Jordan, where John was immersing.

Luke 20:4

Was the immersion of John from heaven, or from men?

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

beginning from the immersion of John till the day on which he was taken up from us, must one be appointed as a witness with us of his resurrection.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan, and were immersed by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them: Generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the coining wrath? read more.
Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance:

Matthew 3:13-16

Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him. But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said to him: Permit it now; for thus it be comes us to perform fully every righteous act. Then he permitted him. read more.
And after Jesus was immersed, he came up immediately from the water; and lo, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon him.

Matthew 21:25

The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;

Acts 10:37

that word, you know, which was published through the whole of Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion that John preached;

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as he said, John immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11-14

I immerse you in water, in order to repentance; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire: whose winnowing-shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his thrashing-floor, and gather his grain into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him. read more.
But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me?

Mark 1:7-9

and he preached, saying: There comes after me One mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. I immerse you in water; but he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in the Jordan.

Luke 3:15-21

While the people were in suspense, and all were reasoning in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, John answered them all, saying: I indeed immerse you in water; but there comes One mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose; he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowing shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his thrashing-floor, and gather the grain into his granary, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. read more.
With many other exhortations he proclaimed the good news to the people. But Herod the tetrarch having been reproved by him on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the wicked deeds which Herod did, added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison. And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,

More verses: John 1:29-34 Acts 19:4-6

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Know you not that as many of us as were immersed into Christ Jesus, were immersed into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as he said, John immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:1-11

In those days came John the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying: The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. read more.
But the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a girdle of leather around his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan, and were immersed by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them: Generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the coining wrath? Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance: and think not to say within yourselves, "We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees: therefore, every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I immerse you in water, in order to repentance; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:

Mark 1:7-8

and he preached, saying: There comes after me One mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. I immerse you in water; but he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16

John answered them all, saying: I indeed immerse you in water; but there comes One mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose; he will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire.

More verses: John 1:26-34 Acts 19:4

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

And he commanded them to be immersed in the name of the Lord. Then they besought him to remain some days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;

Acts 13:24

John having first preached, before his coming, the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

And Paul said: John immersed with the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they must believe on him who should come after him, that is, on the Christ, Jesus.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about the Jordan, and were immersed by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them: Generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the coining wrath? read more.
Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance: and think not to say within yourselves, "We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees: therefore, every tree that does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I immerse you in water, in order to repentance; but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit and in fire: whose winnowing-shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his thrashing-floor, and gather his grain into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

for as many of you as have been immersed into Christ, have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bondman nor free man, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

who formerly were disobedient, when the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while an ark was preparing, in which few, that is, eight souls, were brought in safety through the water; the likeness of which, even immersion, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking of a good conscience toward God,) does now also save us, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13

Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him.

Mark 1:9

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in the Jordan.

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

I did, in deed, immerse the household of Stephanus; besides, I know not whether I immersed any other.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him. But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said to him: Permit it now; for thus it be comes us to perform fully every righteous act. Then he permitted him.

Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

And as they went along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed?

Acts 10:47

Can any one for bid the water, that these should not be immersed, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After these things, Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea, and he remained there with them, and immersed.

John 4:1-2

When, therefore, the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and immersing more disciples than John, (though not Jesus himself, but his disciples immersed,)

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he immersed him.

Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he instantly received his sight; and he arose, and was immersed.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus answered: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God. That which is begotten of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is begotten of the Spirit, is spirit.

Baptism » Faith necessary to

Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ

Galatians 3:27-29

for as many of you as have been immersed into Christ, have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bondman nor free man, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham's posterity, and heirs according to the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, immersing them (the disciples) into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo; I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, immersing them (the disciples) into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo; I am with you all the days, even to the end of the age.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one immersion; one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in you all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

who formerly were disobedient, when the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while an ark was preparing, in which few, that is, eight souls, were brought in safety through the water; the likeness of which, even immersion, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking of a good conscience toward God,) does now also save us, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

Mark 16:16-19

He that believes and is immersed, shall be saved; he that believes not, shall be condemned. And these signs shall attend those who believe. In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and, if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. read more.
The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: and he sat down at the right hand of God.

Baptism » To be administered in the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost

Baptism » There is but one

Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to

Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.

Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira

Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he immersed him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he instantly received his sight; and he arose, and was immersed.

Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ

Baptism » Repentance necessary to

John's » Baptism

Matthew 21:25

The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;

Acts 10:37

that word, you know, which was published through the whole of Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion that John preached;

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, in the Gospels

Mark 7:3-4

(for the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not, unless they wash their hands carefully, because they hold the tradition of the elders:

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

And all the country of Judea and the inhabitants of Jerusalem went out to him, and were all immersed by him in the river Jordan, con fessing their sins.

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then came Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be immersed by him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these things, Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea, and he remained there with them, and immersed.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;

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