I baptized you with water, but it is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."

Just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

I tell all of you with certainty, people will be forgiven their sins and whatever blasphemies they utter.

They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)

and his clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone on earth could bleach them.

The spirit has often thrown him into fire and into water to destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us!"

I tell all of you with certainty, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to the Messiah will never lose his reward."

He sent two of his disciples, telling them, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him.