60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,

Acts 19:3

And he said, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into Johns baptism.

Acts 16:33

And he took them with him at that hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and he was immediately baptized, himself and all that belonged to him.

Acts 8:36

And as they went along the road, they came to a certain water; and the eunuch saith, See, here is water; what is there to hinder my being baptized?

John 4:2

(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples,)

Acts 19:4

Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him that was coming after him; that is, on Jesus.

Acts 10:47

Can any one forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye baptized the name of Paul?

Acts 8:16

For it had not yet fallen upon any of them; but they had only been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 7:29

And all the people when they heard him, and the publicans, acknowledged God as righteous by being baptized with the baptism of John.

Acts 19:5

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

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judaea; and there he remained with them, and baptized.

John 3:23

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

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink the cup which I am to drink? They say to him, We can.

1 Corinthians 1:14

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

Matthew 3:14

But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, that he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how is my soul troubled, till it be accomplished!

Acts 19:2

he said to them, Did ye receive the Holy Spirit when ye believed? And they said to him, No, we did not even hear whether there is a Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:38

And he commanded that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Romans 6:3

Are ye ignorant, that all of us who were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?

John 1:28

These things took place in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Luke 20:4

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us, must one be made a witness with us of his resurrection.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country about the Jordan; and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to be baptized, he said to them, Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance,

Matthew 3:13-16

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him. read more.
And Jesus, as soon as he was baptized, went up from the water; and, lo! the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God, descending like a dove, coming upon him.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Teacher, what must we do?

John 3:23

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

Acts 10:37

Ye yourselves know what was spoken of through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached,

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, that he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11-14

I indeed baptize you in water, for repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to bear; he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowingshovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshingfloor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Mark 1:7-9

And he preached, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. And it came to pass that in those days 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 were considering in their hearts concerning John, whether he were the Christ, John answered and said to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose; he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowingshovel is in his hand to thoroughly cleanse his threshingfloor, and gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire. read more.
And giving many other exhortations he published the glad tidings to the people. But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him on account of Herodias the wife of his brother, and on account of all the evil deeds which Herod had done, added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison. And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Are ye ignorant, that all of us who were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, that he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:1-11

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths!" read more.
And John himself had his raiment of camels hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country about the Jordan; and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to be baptized, he said to them, Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming 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 out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And already is the axe lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that beareth not good fruit is to be cut down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you in water, for repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to bear; he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire.

Mark 1:7-8

And he preached, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16

John answered and said to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose; he will baptize 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 that they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they entreated him to remain some days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

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

Acts 13:24

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

Acts 19:4

Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him that was coming after him; that is, on Jesus.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country about the Jordan; and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to be baptized, he said to them, Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming 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 out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And already is the axe lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that beareth not good fruit is to be cut down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you in water, for repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to bear; he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowingshovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshingfloor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire.

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

for as many of you as were baptized into Christ, did put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male and female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus;

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

who were disobedient in times past, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, wherein a few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water; which in its antitype, baptism, is now saving you,not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the earnest seeking for a good conscience toward God,by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Mark 1:9

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

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; I am not aware that I baptized any one besides.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered 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 a certain water; and the eunuch saith, See, here is water; what is there to hinder my being baptized?

Acts 10:47

Can any one forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?

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 Judaea; and there he remained with them, and baptized.

John 4:1-2

When therefore Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, (though Jesus himself did not baptize, but his disciples,)

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he commanded that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus answered, Truly, truly do I say to thee, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. That which is born of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is born 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 were baptized into Christ, did put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male and female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus; and if ye belong to Christ, then are ye Abrahams offspring, heirs according to the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All power was given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, and make all nations my disciples, baptizing them 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 always, unto the end of the world.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Go, and make all nations my disciples, baptizing them 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 always, unto the end of the world.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye were called in one hope of your calling; 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 were disobedient in times past, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, wherein a few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water; which in its antitype, baptism, is now saving you,not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the earnest seeking for a good conscience toward God,by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

Mark 16:16-19

He that believeth and is baptized will be saved; but he that doth not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany believers: In my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover. read more.
So then, the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down on 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 with him at that hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and he was immediately baptized, himself and all that belonged to him.

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 that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

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

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and 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

The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And there came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Teacher, what must we do?

John 3:23

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

Acts 10:37

Ye yourselves know what was spoken of through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached,

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, in the Gospels

Mark 7:3-4

(for the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, do not eat, holding fast the tradition of the elders;

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

And there went out to him all the country of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judaea; and there he remained with them, and baptized.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

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

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