60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ.
This was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God for a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Wait no longer! Get up and be baptized and have your sins washed away by praying to him.'
For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we are Jews or people of the nations, whether we are bond or free; we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the good news: not with wisdom of words, lest the stake of Christ be emptied of its effect.
Paul asked: What kind of baptism did you get? They replied: It was the baptism John taught.
You have been buried with him in baptism. You were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned.
That very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized.
On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death. Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, that we might walk in the newness of life.
Then Jesus was baptized and came up from the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened. He saw God's Spirit coming down like a dove.
When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
Can any man keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit as we have.
This man had been instructed in God's way. Being fervent in spirit he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.
John baptized with water; but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit in a few days, He said.
John the Baptist was in the desert (wilderness) telling people to repent (turn away from sin) and be baptized for forgiveness of sins.
Is Christ divided? Was Paul impaled for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus but had not yet received the Spirit.
I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit.
When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.
When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.
I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.
Jesus told her: You have no idea what you are requesting. Are you able to take of the cup I am about to take?
I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?
Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
Those who gladly received his word were baptized. About three thousand persons were added the same day.
He said to them: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They said: We have never even heard of a Holy Spirit.
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Or are you ignorant to the fact that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord and so did his household. Many of the Corinthians who heard and believed were baptized.
The Lord was aware that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John.
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Baptism » John's
One who was with us from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us must become a witness with us of his resurrection.
People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River. He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bear fruit worthy of repentance!
I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me? Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be! read more.
Then Jesus was baptized and came up from the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened. He saw God's Spirit coming down like a dove.
Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or from men? They talked among themselves. If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not have faith in him?'
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or from men? They talked among themselves. If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not have faith in him?'
Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?
John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.
You know that message which began in Galilee and was published throughout all Judea, after the baptism that John preached.
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
John baptized with water; but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit in a few days, He said.
Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals. His winnowing shovel is in his hand. He will clean his threshing floor and gather his wheat into a barn. He will then burn the husks in a fire that cannot be put out. Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. read more.
I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?
He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit. Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Many people were expecting the Messiah. They reasoned in their hearts concerning John: Perhaps he was the Messiah. John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand ready to thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor. He will gather the wheat into his barn. He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. read more.
He preached good news to the people by offering many encouraging words. John reproved Herod the tetrarch for all the evil things he had done for he took his brother Herodias' wife. He added this also to them all. He locked up John in prison. When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Or are you ignorant to the fact that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we are Jews or people of the nations, whether we are bond or free; we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ.
You have been buried with him in baptism. You were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
This was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God for a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
John baptized with water; but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit in a few days, He said.
Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Isaiah spoke of John when he said: He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of Jehovah. Make his paths straight.' (Isaiah 40:3) read more.
John wore clothes made from camel's hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River. He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance! Do not presume that Abraham is your father. I tell you that God can make descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax is ready to cut down the trees at the roots. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I baptized (immersed) you with water, but he will baptize (Greek: baptizo: immerse, submerge) you with Holy Spirit.
John answered, saying to them: I baptize you with water. He is coming who is mightier than I. I am not worthy to untie his shoelaces. He will baptize you in Holy Spirit and in fire.
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned.
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!
Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
He ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
Baptism » As administered by john
John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.
Before Jesus came John preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.
People from Jerusalem, Judea, and the whole Jordan Valley went to him. They confessed their sins and were baptized by John in the Jordan River. He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bear fruit worthy of repentance! Do not presume that Abraham is your father. I tell you that God can make descendants for Abraham from these stones! The ax is ready to cut down the trees at the roots. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals. His winnowing shovel is in his hand. He will clean his threshing floor and gather his wheat into a barn. He will then burn the husks in a fire that cannot be put out.
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we are Jews or people of the nations, whether we are bond or free; we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one (united) in Christ Jesus. (John 17:21) (Ephesians 4:4-6)
Baptism » Typified
They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. This was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God for a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.
I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides that I do not know whether I baptized any others.
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me? Jesus answered emphatically: This is the proper way to do everything that God requires. This is the way it must be!
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?
Can any man keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit as we have.
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Wait no longer! Get up and be baptized and have your sins washed away by praying to him.'
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.
The Lord was aware that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John. Actually Jesus did not baptize. His disciples baptized.
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he received sight. He got up and was baptized.
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered: Truly I tell you unless a person is born again (brought forth from above) he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus responded: I tell you truth, except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God! That which is born from the flesh is flesh and that which is born from the Spirit is spirit.
Baptism » Faith necessary to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord and so did his household. Many of the Corinthians who heard and believed were baptized.
Philip said: If you believe with all your heart, you may. He answered: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ
For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one (united) in Christ Jesus. (John 17:21) (Ephesians 4:4-6) If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Baptism » There being one baptism
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also were called in one hope of your calling. There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. There is one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
They were disobedient while the ark was being built. Yet God waited patiently in the days of Noah. But few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. This was a symbol pointing to baptism, which now saves you. It is not the washing off of bodily dirt, but the promise made to God for a good conscience. It saves you through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized
He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe. They will cast out demons in my name. They will speak with new languages. They will pick up and handle serpents. Deadly drink will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover. read more.
After he had spoken to them the Lord Jesus, was received 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
Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » There is but one
Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
That very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household were baptized she came to us saying, If you judge me to be faithful to God, come to my house, and stay there. She absolutely insisted that we come.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Those who gladly received his word were baptized. About three thousand persons were added the same day.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord and so did his household. Many of the Corinthians who heard and believed were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he received sight. He got up and was baptized.
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John's » Baptism
Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or from men? They talked among themselves. If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not have faith in him?'
Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?
John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.
You know that message which began in Galilee and was published throughout all Judea, after the baptism that John preached.
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13For by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether we are Jews or people of the nations, whether we are bond or free; we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all with one accord in one place.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47Can any man keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit as we have.
Baptism, in the Gospels
Exodus 30:19-20Aaron and his sons will use it for washing their hands and feet.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10People from the province of Judea and the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their sins and he baptized them in the Jordan River.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism, significance of
Luke 12:50I have a baptism to experience and I am distressed until it is accomplished!
Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.
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