60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Go, and make disciples of all 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 to John, to be baptized by him.
Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you -- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News -- not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn't be made void.
He said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They said, "Into John's baptism."
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.
As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?"
Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus."
We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.
Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.
But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
and were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"
This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.
For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus.
When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.
When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John's baptism.
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.
But Jesus answered, "You don't know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They said to him, "We are able."
I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius,
But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"
I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'
But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They said to him, "No, we haven't even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!
He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Or don't you know 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 with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
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Baptism » John's
beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection."
Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance!
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?" But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him. read more.
Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.
The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?" They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?" They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?"
John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.
you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire." Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?"
He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit." It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ, John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire, whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." read more.
Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people, but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison. Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Or don't you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you -- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."
I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.'
In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight." read more.
Now John himself wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance! Don't think to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. "Even now the axe lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
He preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit."
John answered them all, "I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
Baptism » As administered by john
John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.
before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.
Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus."
Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance! Don't think to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. "Even now the axe lies at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire."
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on 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 in Christ Jesus.
Baptism » Typified
and were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you -- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
It happened in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.
(I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don't know whether I baptized any other.)
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
Now it happened, when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John would have hindered him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?" But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?"
"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself didn't baptize, but his disciples),
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Immediately 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
Jesus answered him, "Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can't see the Kingdom of God."
Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God! That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Baptism » Faith necessary to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and 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 as were baptized into Christ have put on 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 in Christ Jesus. If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and 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 nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Baptism » There being one baptism
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you also 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 us all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you -- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages; they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." read more.
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, 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 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
He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning 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 his sight. He arose and was baptized.
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John's » Baptism
The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?" They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Teacher, what must we do?"
John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.
you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"
Baptism, in the Gospels
Exodus 30:19-20Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet in it.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Baptism, significance of
Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
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