60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.

Acts 19:3

Paul asked: What kind of baptism did you get? They replied: It was the baptism John taught.

Acts 16:33

That very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized.

Acts 8:36

On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?

John 4:2

Actually Jesus did not baptize. His disciples baptized.

Acts 19:4

Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.

Acts 10:47

Can any man keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit as we have.

Acts 18:25

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.

1 Corinthians 1:13

Is Christ divided? Was Paul impaled for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Acts 8:16

They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus but had not yet received the Spirit.

Luke 7:29

When the people heard, they acknowledged God's justice. They received their baptism from John.

Acts 19:5

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.

Matthew 20:22

Jesus told her: You have no idea what you are requesting. Are you able to take of the cup I am about to take?

1 Corinthians 1:14

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

Matthew 3:14

I need to be baptized by you, John said. Why are you coming to me?

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

Acts 19:2

He said to them: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They said: We have never even heard of a Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:38

He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Romans 6:3

Or are you ignorant to the fact that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

John 1:28

These things were done 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

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.

Matthew 3:5-8

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!

Matthew 3:13-16

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.

Matthew 21:25

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

Matthew 21:25

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?'

Luke 3:12

Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.

Acts 10:37

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

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

Matthew 3:11-14

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?

Mark 1:7-9

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.

Luke 3:15-21

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.

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Or are you ignorant to the fact that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered what the Lord said, 'John indeed baptized with water. However you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

Matthew 3:1-11

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.

Mark 1:7-8

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.

Luke 3:16

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.

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

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

He ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.

Acts 13:24

Before Jesus came John preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

Paul said: John baptized with the baptism of repentance. He told the people they should believe in Jesus, the one who came after John.

Matthew 3:5-12

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

Galatians 3:27-28

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

1 Peter 3:20-21

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

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.

Mark 1:9

Soon Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

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

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. He prayed and heaven was opened.

Matthew 3:13-15

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

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?

Acts 10:47

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

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.

John 4:1-2

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

Acts 8:38

He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 9:18

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

John 3:5-6

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

Acts 8:37

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

Galatians 3:27-29

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

Matthew 28:18-20

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

Matthew 28:19-20

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

Ephesians 4:4-6

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

1 Peter 3:20-21

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

Mark 16:16-19

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

Baptism » There is but one

Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to

Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

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

Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

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

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

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

Baptism » Repentance necessary to

John's » Baptism

Matthew 21:25

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?'

Luke 3:12

Tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him: Teacher, what must we do?

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.

Acts 10:37

You know that message which began in Galilee and was published throughout all Judea, after the baptism that John preached.

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Baptism, in the Gospels

Exodus 30:19-20

Aaron and his sons will use it for washing their hands and feet.

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

People 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.

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples traveled to the land of Judea where he stayed with them and baptized.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

John was also baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there. People came and were baptized.

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