60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Go therefore 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 John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
And corresponding to that, baptism now saves younot the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good consciencethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.'
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospelnot with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
And 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 up with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
He took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.
And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?"
Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him.
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
"Can anyone refuse the water for these people to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
for John baptized with water, but before many days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
John came baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
For he had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
(And when they heard him, all the people, even the tax collectors, justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John.
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
After this Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he remained with them and baptized.
I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking for. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to him, "We are able."
I am thankful that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
And he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Or do you not know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Now 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 until the day when he was taken up from usone of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection."
Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan went out to him, and confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bear fruit worthy of repentance,
I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. read more.
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him.
The baptism of Johnwhere was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of Johnwhere was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
You know what has happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
for John baptized with water, but before many days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire." Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. read more.
But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
And he preached, saying, "After me comes One who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor, and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." read more.
And with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people. But Herod the tetrarch, being rebuked by him concerning Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the other evil things Herod had done, added this to them all, that he shut up John in prison. When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Or do you not know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
And corresponding to that, baptism now saves younot the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good consciencethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
for John baptized with water, but before many days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." read more.
Now John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan went out to him, and confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance, and do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
And he preached, saying, "After me comes One who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
John answered them all, "I baptize you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Go therefore and make disciples of all 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; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.
Baptism » As administered by john
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
Before his coming John had preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."
Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan went out to him, and confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bear fruit worthy of repentance, and do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. Even now the ax is laid at the root of the trees, and every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire."
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Baptism » Typified
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
who formerly did not obey, when the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And corresponding to that, baptism now saves younot the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good consciencethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
(Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.)
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
he saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but because of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit,
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?"
"Can anyone refuse the water for these people to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.'
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After this Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he remained with them and baptized.
Now when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples),
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight. And he got up and was baptized,
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Baptism » Faith necessary to
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Go therefore 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 that I have commanded you; and 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, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, 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
who formerly did not obey, when the patience of God waited in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. And corresponding to that, baptism now saves younot the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good consciencethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized
He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick 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 Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken 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 therefore 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 that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So those who received his word were baptized, and 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, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight. And he got up and was baptized,
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John's » Baptism
The baptism of Johnwhere was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
You know what has happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks, slaves or freeand we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47"Can anyone refuse the water for these people to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
Baptism, in the Gospels
Mark 7:3-4(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10And all the land of Judea, and the people from Jerusalem, went out to him and they were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Go therefore 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 John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After this Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he remained with them and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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