59 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him.

Luke 3:21

Now it came to pass, when one and all the people were immersed, Jesus also, having been immersed, and being at prayer, heaven was opened;

Acts 19:3

And he said - Into what, then, were ye immersed? And, they, said - Unto John's immersion.

Acts 16:33

And, taking them with him, in that hour of the night, he bathed them from their stripes, and was immersed, he, and his, one and all, on the spot;

Acts 8:36

And, as they were journeying along the way, they came unto a certain water, - and the eunuch saith - Lo! water! What doth hinder my being immersed?

John 4:2

although indeed, Jesus himself, was not immersing, but his disciples,

Acts 19:4

Then said Paul - John, immersed with an immersion of repentance, unto the people, saying, that, on him who was coming after him, they should believe, - that is, on Jesus.

Acts 10:47

Surely then, the water, can no man forbid, that these should not be immersed, - seeing that, the Holy Spirit, they have received, as well as we.

Acts 18:25

The same, had been orally taught the way of the Lord, and, being fervent in his spirit, began speaking and teaching accurately, the things concerning Jesus, - properly knowing, only the immersion of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

The Christ is divided! Was, Paul, crucified for you? Or, into the name of Paul, were ye immersed?

Acts 8:16

For, not yet, had it, upon any one of them, fallen, but, only, to begin with, they had been immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Matthew 3:6

and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins.

Luke 7:29

And, all the people, when they heard, and the tax-collectors, justified God, having been immersed with the immersion of John;

Acts 19:5

And, when they heard this , they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus;

John 3:22

After these things, came Jesus, and his disciples, into the Judaean land; and, there, was he tarrying with them, and immersing.

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near to him, because, many waters, were there; and they were coming, and being immersed; -

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus, answering, said - Ye know not what ye are asking: Are ye able to drink the cup, which, I, am about to drink; They say unto him - We are able.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I give thanks, that, none of you, did I immerse - save Crispus and Gaius,

Matthew 3:14

But, he, would have hindered him, saying - I, have, need, by thee, to be immersed, - and dost, thou, come unto me?

Acts 11:16

And I was put in mind of the word of the Lord, how he used to say - John, indeed, immersed with water; but, ye, shall be immersed in Holy Spirit.

Acts 19:2

and he said unto them - Holy Spirit, received ye, when ye believed? And they said unto him - Nay! not even whether there is Holy Spirit, did we hear.

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they went down, both, into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, - and he immersed him.

Romans 6:3

Or know ye not that, we, as many as were immersed into Christ Jesus, into his death were immersed?

John 1:28

These things, in Bethany, came to pass, beyond the Jordan, where John was, immersing.

Luke 20:4

The immersion of John, Of heaven, was it, or of men?

Acts 18:8

But, Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house. And, many of the Corinthians, hearing, were believing, and being immersed.

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

Beginning from the immersion by John until the day when he was taken up from us, that, a witness of his resurrection along with us, should one of these become.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then, were going forth unto him - Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round about the Jordan: and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins. But, seeing, many of the Pharisees and Sadducees, coming unto his immersion, he said to them, - Broods of vipers! who suggested to you, to be fleeing from the coming wrath? read more.
Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance;

Matthew 3:13-16

Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him. But, he, would have hindered him, saying - I, have, need, by thee, to be immersed, - and dost, thou, come unto me? But Jesus answering, said unto him, Suffer me even now, - for, thus, it becometh us, to fulfil, all righteousness; then, he suffered him. read more.
And Jesus, having been immersed, straightway, went up from the water, - and lo! the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God, descending like a dove coming upon him;

Matthew 21:25

The immersion by John, whence was it? Of heaven, or of men? But, they, began to deliberate among themselves, saying - If we say, Of heaven; He will say unto us, Wherefore then did ye not believe him?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

The immersion by John, whence was it? Of heaven, or of men? But, they, began to deliberate among themselves, saying - If we say, Of heaven; He will say unto us, Wherefore then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And there came, even tax-collectors, to be immersed; and they said unto him - Teacher! what, shall we, do?

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near to him, because, many waters, were there; and they were coming, and being immersed; -

Acts 10:37

Ye yourselves, know what hath come to pass throughout the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion which John proclaimed, respecting Jesus who was of Nazareth: -

Matthew 3:6

and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins.

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

And I was put in mind of the word of the Lord, how he used to say - John, indeed, immersed with water; but, ye, shall be immersed in Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11-14

I, indeed, am immersing you, in water, unto repentance, - but, he who, after me, cometh is, mightier than I, whose, sandals, I am not worthy to bear, he, will immerse you, in Holy Spirit and fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will clear out his threshing-floor, - and will gather his wheat into the granary, but, the chaff, will he burn up with fire unquenchable. Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him. read more.
But, he, would have hindered him, saying - I, have, need, by thee, to be immersed, - and dost, thou, come unto me?

Mark 1:7-9

and he proclaimed, saying - He that is mightier than I cometh after me, of whom I am not worthy to stoop and unloose the strap of his sandals: I, have immersed you, with water, - He, will immerse you, with the Holy Spirit. And it came to pass, in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed into the Jordan by John;

Luke 3:15-21

Now, as the people were in expectation, and all were deliberating in their hearts, concerning John, - whether by any means, he, might be, the Christ, John answered, saying unto all - I, indeed, in water, am immersing you, but he that is mightier than I, cometh, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose, - he, will immerse you m Holy Spirit and fire: whose fan is in his hand, to clear out his threshing-floor, and to gather the wheat into his granary; but, the chaff, will he burn up with fire unquenchable. read more.
So then indeed, as to many things and various, he exhorted, and continued telling his glad-message unto the people. But, Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother, and concerning all the wicked things Herod had done, added this also unto all, - he locked up John in prison. Now it came to pass, when one and all the people were immersed, Jesus also, having been immersed, and being at prayer, heaven was opened;

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Or know ye not that, we, as many as were immersed into Christ Jesus, into his death were immersed?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

And I was put in mind of the word of the Lord, how he used to say - John, indeed, immersed with water; but, ye, shall be immersed in Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:1-11

Now, in those days, came John the Immerser, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judaea; saying, Repent ye, - for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near. For, this, is he who was spoken of through Isaiah the prophet, saying, A voice, of one crying aloud! In the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, straight, be making his paths. read more.
But John, himself, had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins, - while, his food, was locusts and wild honey. Then, were going forth unto him - Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round about the Jordan: and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins. But, seeing, many of the Pharisees and Sadducees, coming unto his immersion, he said to them, - Broods of vipers! who suggested to you, to be fleeing from the coming wrath? Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance; and think not to be saying within yourselves, - As our father, we have, Abraham; for, I say unto you, that God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham. Already also, the axe, unto the root of the trees, is being laid, - every tree, therefore, not bringing forth good fruit, is to be hewn down, and, into fire, to be cast. I, indeed, am immersing you, in water, unto repentance, - but, he who, after me, cometh is, mightier than I, whose, sandals, I am not worthy to bear, he, will immerse you, in Holy Spirit and fire:

Mark 1:7-8

and he proclaimed, saying - He that is mightier than I cometh after me, of whom I am not worthy to stoop and unloose the strap of his sandals: I, have immersed you, with water, - He, will immerse you, with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16

John answered, saying unto all - I, indeed, in water, am immersing you, but he that is mightier than I, cometh, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose, - he, will immerse you m Holy Spirit and fire:

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

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

And he commanded them in the name of Jesus Christ to be immersed. Then, requested they him, to abide still some days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near to him, because, many waters, were there; and they were coming, and being immersed; -

Acts 13:24

John, beforehand proclaiming, before the face of his coming in, an immersion of repentance, unto all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

Then said Paul - John, immersed with an immersion of repentance, unto the people, saying, that, on him who was coming after him, they should believe, - that is, on Jesus.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then, were going forth unto him - Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the country round about the Jordan: and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins. But, seeing, many of the Pharisees and Sadducees, coming unto his immersion, he said to them, - Broods of vipers! who suggested to you, to be fleeing from the coming wrath? read more.
Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance; and think not to be saying within yourselves, - As our father, we have, Abraham; for, I say unto you, that God is able, out of these stones, to raise up children unto Abraham. Already also, the axe, unto the root of the trees, is being laid, - every tree, therefore, not bringing forth good fruit, is to be hewn down, and, into fire, to be cast. I, indeed, am immersing you, in water, unto repentance, - but, he who, after me, cometh is, mightier than I, whose, sandals, I am not worthy to bear, he, will immerse you, in Holy Spirit and fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will clear out his threshing-floor, - and will gather his wheat into the granary, but, the chaff, will he burn up with fire unquenchable.

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

For ye, as many as, into Christ, have been immersed, have put Christ, on: There cannot be Jew or Greek, there cannot be bond or free, there cannot be male and female, for, all ye, are one, in Christ Jesus:

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

Spirits unyielding at one time, when the longsuffering of God was holding forth a welcome in the days of Noah, there being in preparation an ark - going into which, a few, that is eight, souls, were brought safely through by means of water, - Which water in manner corresponding, doth, now, save, you also - even immersion, - not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the request unto God, for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, -

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

Now it came to pass, when one and all the people were immersed, Jesus also, having been immersed, and being at prayer, heaven was opened;

Matthew 3:13

Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him.

Mark 1:9

And it came to pass, in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed into the Jordan by John;

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

Yea! I immersed the house of Stephanas also, - besides, I know not whether, anyone else, I immersed.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

Now it came to pass, when one and all the people were immersed, Jesus also, having been immersed, and being at prayer, heaven was opened;

Matthew 3:13-15

Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him. But, he, would have hindered him, saying - I, have, need, by thee, to be immersed, - and dost, thou, come unto me? But Jesus answering, said unto him, Suffer me even now, - for, thus, it becometh us, to fulfil, all righteousness; then, he suffered him.

Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

And, as they were journeying along the way, they came unto a certain water, - and the eunuch saith - Lo! water! What doth hinder my being immersed?

Acts 10:47

Surely then, the water, can no man forbid, that these should not be immersed, - seeing that, the Holy Spirit, they have received, as well as we.

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After these things, came Jesus, and his disciples, into the Judaean land; and, there, was he tarrying with them, and immersing.

John 4:1-2

When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard - Jesus, more disciples, is making and immersing, than John, - although indeed, Jesus himself, was not immersing, but his disciples,

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they went down, both, into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, - and he immersed him.

Acts 9:18

And, straightway, there fell from him - from his eyes, - as it were scales; he recovered sight also, and, arising, was immersed:

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus answered - Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which hath been born of the flesh, is, flesh, and, that which hath been born of the spirit, is, spirit.

Baptism » Faith necessary to

Acts 18:8

But, Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house. And, many of the Corinthians, hearing, were believing, and being immersed.

Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ

Galatians 3:27-29

For ye, as many as, into Christ, have been immersed, have put Christ, on: There cannot be Jew or Greek, there cannot be bond or free, there cannot be male and female, for, all ye, are one, in Christ Jesus: Now, if, ye, are of Christ, by consequence ye are, Abraham's seed, according to promise, heirs.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus, coming near, spake unto them, saying - All authority, in heaven and on earth, hath been given unto me; Go ye, therefore, and disciple all the nations, Immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, - Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I myself have commanded you, And lo! I, am, with you, all the days, until the conclusion of the age.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Go ye, therefore, and disciple all the nations, Immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, - Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I myself have commanded you, And lo! I, am, with you, all the days, until the conclusion of the age.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

One body, and one spirit, even as ye were also called in one hope of your calling, One Lord, one faith, one immersion, One God and Father of all - who is over all, and through all, and in all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

Spirits unyielding at one time, when the longsuffering of God was holding forth a welcome in the days of Noah, there being in preparation an ark - going into which, a few, that is eight, souls, were brought safely through by means of water, - Which water in manner corresponding, doth, now, save, you also - even immersion, - not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the request unto God, for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, -

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

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

Matthew 3:6

and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins.

Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

And, taking them with him, in that hour of the night, he bathed them from their stripes, and was immersed, he, and his, one and all, on the spot;

Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira

Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Acts 18:8

But, Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house. And, many of the Corinthians, hearing, were believing, and being immersed.

Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they went down, both, into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, - and he immersed him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

And, when they heard this , they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus;

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

And, straightway, there fell from him - from his eyes, - as it were scales; he recovered sight also, and, arising, was immersed:

Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ

Baptism » Repentance necessary to

John's » Baptism

Matthew 21:25

The immersion by John, whence was it? Of heaven, or of men? But, they, began to deliberate among themselves, saying - If we say, Of heaven; He will say unto us, Wherefore then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And there came, even tax-collectors, to be immersed; and they said unto him - Teacher! what, shall we, do?

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near to him, because, many waters, were there; and they were coming, and being immersed; -

Acts 10:37

Ye yourselves, know what hath come to pass throughout the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion which John proclaimed, respecting Jesus who was of Nazareth: -

Matthew 3:6

and were being immersed in the Jordan river, by him, openly confessing their sins.

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, Features Of

Acts 10:47

Surely then, the water, can no man forbid, that these should not be immersed, - seeing that, the Holy Spirit, they have received, as well as we.

Baptism, in the Gospels

Exodus 30:19-20

So shall Aaron and his sons bathe thereat, - their hands, and their feet.

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

and there were going out unto him all the Judaea country and all they of Jerusalem, and were being immersed by him in the Jordan river, openly confessing their sins;

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then, cometh Jesus, from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, - to be immersed by him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these things, came Jesus, and his disciples, into the Judaean land; and, there, was he tarrying with them, and immersing.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

And John also was immersing in Aenon, near to him, because, many waters, were there; and they were coming, and being immersed; -

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