60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

Luke 3:21

Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,

Acts 19:3

"Into what, then, were you baptized?" he asked. And they said, "Into the baptism of John."

Acts 16:33

And he took them, the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, he and all his.

Acts 8:36

And as they were going on their way they came to a certain water, and the eunuch said: "See, here is water! What hinders my being baptized?"

John 4:2

(though Jesus himself was not accustomed to baptize, but his disciples),

Acts 19:4

"John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance," answered Paul, "telling the people to believe on One who was coming after him, namely, on Jesus."

Acts 10:47

Then Peter said, "Can any one refuse water for the baptism of these men who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?"

Acts 18:25

He had been instructed in the ways of the Lord, and being full of zeal, he used to speak and to teach accurately the facts about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

Has Christ been divided? Paul, was he crucified for you? or was it into the name of Paul that you were baptized?

Acts 8:16

For he had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 7:29

On hearing this all the people and the tax-gatherers acknowledged the justice of God by being baptized with the baptism of John;

Acts 19:5

When they heard this they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;

John 3:22

After this Jesus and his disciples went into the countryside of Judea, and there he was staying with them and baptizing.

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism.

Matthew 20:22

"None of you know what you are asking," said Jesus. "Can you drink the cup which I am about to drink?" "We can," they replied.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I am thankful to God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,

Matthew 3:14

But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

Acts 11:16

"Then I remembered the words of the Lord, how he used to say, "John indeed baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'

Luke 12:50

"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!

Acts 19:2

"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" he asked them. "No" said they, "we did not even hear that there is a Holy Spirit."

Acts 8:38

And he ordered the chariot to stop; and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Romans 6:3

For do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death?

John 1:28

This happened in Bethany, beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Luke 20:4

"Was John's baptism from heaven or from man?"

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the warden of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his household; and many of the Corinthians from time to time listened, believed, and were baptized.

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

from his baptism by John down to the day on which he was taken up from us, one should join us a witness to his resurrection."

Matthew 3:5-8

Then Jerusalem began to go out to him, and all Judea, and the whole neighborhood of the Jordan, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when John saw that many of the Pharisees and Sadducees were coming for baptism, he said: "O brood of vipers! Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Then bring forth fruit worthy of repentance.

Matthew 3:13-16

At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" But Jesus answered, "Permit it now, for so it is fitting for us to fulfill every religious duty." read more.
Then he consented. And after Jesus was baptized, as soon as he rose out of the water, lo! the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon him,

Matthew 21:25

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves.

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves.

Luke 3:12

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?"

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism.

Acts 10:37

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

"Then I remembered the words of the Lord, how he used to say, "John indeed baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'

Matthew 3:11-14

I indeed am baptizing you in water, unto repentance; but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowing-fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse the threshing-floor. He will store his wheat in the granary, but will burn up the chaff in unquenchable fire." At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

Mark 1:7-9

He made proclamation. "There is One mightier than I coming after me, and I am not worthy to stoop down and unfasten his sandal strap; I have baptized you in water, but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit." It was at that time that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Luke 3:15-21

And while the people were in expectation, and all men were debating in their hearts about John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered, saying to all of them. "I indeed am baptizing you in water, but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose shoe-latchet I am not worthy to unloose. He shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost and in fire. He has his fan in his hand to cleanse his threshing-floor thoroughly, and to gather the wheat into his storehouse, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire." read more.
With many other exhortations then John declared the gospel to the people; but Herod, the Tetrarch, when reproved by him because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and because of all the wicked deeds that he had done, added yet this above them all that he shut up John in prison. Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

For do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

"Then I remembered the words of the Lord, how he used to say, "John indeed baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'

Matthew 3:1-11

In those days came John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea; "Repent," said he, "for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." This John it was of whom it was said through Isaiah, the prophet, The voice of one who cries aloud in the desert, "Prepare a way for the Lord, Make the paths straight for him." read more.
This John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem began to go out to him, and all Judea, and the whole neighborhood of the Jordan, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when John saw that many of the Pharisees and Sadducees were coming for baptism, he said: "O brood of vipers! Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Then bring forth fruit worthy of repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'?? tell you that out of these very stones God is able to raise up descendants for Abraham. And already the axe is lying at the roots of the trees. Any tree, therefore, that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. I indeed am baptizing you in water, unto repentance; but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire.

Mark 1:7-8

He made proclamation. "There is One mightier than I coming after me, and I am not worthy to stoop down and unfasten his sandal strap; I have baptized you in water, but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit."

Luke 3:16

whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered, saying to all of them. "I indeed am baptizing you in water, but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose shoe-latchet I am not worthy to unloose. He shall baptize you in the Holy Ghost 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 baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for a time.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism.

Acts 13:24

"before whose coming John had already preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

"John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance," answered Paul, "telling the people to believe on One who was coming after him, namely, on Jesus."

Matthew 3:5-12

Then Jerusalem began to go out to him, and all Judea, and the whole neighborhood of the Jordan, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when John saw that many of the Pharisees and Sadducees were coming for baptism, he said: "O brood of vipers! Who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Then bring forth fruit worthy of repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'?? tell you that out of these very stones God is able to raise up descendants for Abraham. And already the axe is lying at the roots of the trees. Any tree, therefore, that does not bear good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. I indeed am baptizing you in water, unto repentance; but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowing-fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse the threshing-floor. He will store his wheat in the granary, but will burn up the chaff in unquenchable fire."

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

For all of you who were baptized into Christ, have clothed yourselves with Christ. In him there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

who in old times had been disobedient, when God's longsuffering was waiting in the days of Noah, while an ark was building, in which a few persons??ight in number??ere saved by water.) Baptism, the counterpart of that, now saves you (not the washing off of the filth of the flesh, but the prayer for a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,

Matthew 3:13

At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

Mark 1:9

It was at that time that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

Yes, I did baptize the house of Stephanas also, but I do not think I baptized any one else.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

Now after all the people had been baptized, and Jesus himself had been baptized and was praying,

Matthew 3:13-15

At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" But Jesus answered, "Permit it now, for so it is fitting for us to fulfill every religious duty."

Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

And as they were going on their way they came to a certain water, and the eunuch said: "See, here is water! What hinders my being baptized?"

Acts 10:47

Then Peter said, "Can any one refuse water for the baptism of these men who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?"

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After this Jesus and his disciples went into the countryside of Judea, and there he was staying with them and baptizing.

John 4:1-2

Accordingly when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard it said, "Jesus is making and baptizing more disciples than John," (though Jesus himself was not accustomed to baptize, but his disciples),

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he ordered the chariot to stop; and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Acts 9:18

Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

"I tell you solemnly," Jesus answered, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. What is born of the flesh is flesh; and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Baptism » Faith necessary to

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the warden of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his household; and many of the Corinthians from time to time listened, believed, and were baptized.

Acts 8:37

And Philip said, "If you believe with your whole heart, you may." The eunuch answered, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ

Galatians 3:27-29

For all of you who were baptized into Christ, have clothed yourselves with Christ. In him there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are the descendants of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came forward to them and spoke to them, saying. "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe every command which I have given you. and lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe every command which I have given you. and lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one spirit, even as also you were called in one hope of your calling. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

who in old times had been disobedient, when God's longsuffering was waiting in the days of Noah, while an ark was building, in which a few persons??ight in number??ere saved by water.) Baptism, the counterpart of that, now saves you (not the washing off of the filth of the flesh, but the prayer for a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

Mark 16:16-19

He who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but he who disbelieves shall be condemned. Moreover these signs shall follow those who believe. They shall drive out demons in my name; they shall speak with new tongues in foreign languages; they shall pick up serpents, and if they drink any poison it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover." read more.
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and 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, the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and he was baptized at once, he and all his.

Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira

Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the warden of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his household; and many of the Corinthians from time to time listened, believed, and were baptized.

Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

And he ordered the chariot to stop; and both of them, Philip and the eunuch, went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

When they heard this they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

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

Baptism » Repentance necessary to

John's » Baptism

Matthew 21:25

John's baptism, whence was it, from heaven or from man?" So they began debating about it among themselves.

Luke 3:12

There came to him publicans also to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what must we do?"

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism.

Acts 10:37

"you know the message spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, Features Of

Acts 10:47

Then Peter said, "Can any one refuse water for the baptism of these men who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?"

Baptism, in the Gospels

Mark 7:3-4

For the Pharisees and all of the Jews do not eat until they have ceremoniously washed their hands in obedience to the tradition of the elders;

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

and all the land of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem, kept going out to him, and were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.

Baptism, significance of

Luke 12:50

"Would it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how am I straitened till it is accomplished!

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

At that very time Jesus was on his way from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After this Jesus and his disciples went into the countryside of Judea, and there he was staying with them and baptizing.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there were many streams there, and people kept coming to receive baptism.

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