60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him.

Luke 3:21

And it was in all the people having been immersed, and Jesus having been immersed, and praying, heaven was opened,

Acts 19:3

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

Acts 16:33

And having taken them in that hour of the night, he washed out the blows; and was immersed, he and all his, immediately.

Acts 8:36

And as they went in the way, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Behold water; what hinders me to be immersed?

John 4:2

(Though Jesus himself immersed not, but his disciples,)

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John truly immersed the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.

Acts 18:25

He was instructed in the way of the Lord; and boiling up in the spirit, he spake and taught attentively the things of the Lord, knowing only the immersion of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you? or in Paul's name were ye immersed

Acts 8:16

(For not yet was it fallen upon any of them: only they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Luke 7:29

And all the people having heard, and the publicans, justified God, having been immersed with the immersion of John.

Acts 19:5

And they having heard, were immersed in the name of the Lord Jesus.

John 3:22

After these Jesus came and his disciples into the Judean land; and there he tarried with them, and immersed.

John 3:23

And John was also immersing in AEnon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

Matthew 20:22

And Jesus having answered, said, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink the cup which I am about to drink, and be immersed with the immersion which I am immersed? They say to him, We can.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God that I immersed none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

Matthew 3:14

And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, when he said, John truly immersed with water; but ye shall be immersed with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 12:50

And I have an immersion to be immersed with; and how am I pressed together till it should be finished!

Acts 19:2

He said to them, Having believed, have ye received the Holy Spirit? And they said to him, But neither heard we if there be a Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:38

And he ordered the chariot to stand: and both went down into the Water, both Philip and the eunuch: and he immersed him.

Romans 6:3

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

John 1:28

These things were in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was immersing.

Luke 20:4

Was the immersion of John of heaven, or of men

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

Having begun from the immersion of John, unto the day which he was taken up from us, be one of these a witness with you of his rising up.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan; And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins. And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has indicated to you to flee from the wrath about to come? read more.
Do ye therefore fruit worthy of repentance.

Matthew 3:13-16

Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him. And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me? And Jesus having answered said to him, Permit now; for so it is suitable for us to complete all justice: then he permitted him. read more.
And Jesus, having been immersed, went up straight from the water, and, behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it of heaven or of men And they reasoned by themselves, saying, If we say, Of heaven; he will say to us, Why, then, believed ye him not?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it of heaven or of men And they reasoned by themselves, saying, If we say, Of heaven; he will say to us, Why, then, believed ye him not?

Luke 3:12

And publicans came to be immersed, and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John was also immersing in AEnon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

Acts 10:37

The word ye know, having been through the whole of Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the immersion which John preached;

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, when he said, John truly immersed with water; but ye shall be immersed with the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:11-14

I truly immerse you in water to repentance; but he coming after me is stronger than I, whose shoes I am not fit to lift up; he shall immerse in the Holy Spirit, and fire Whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and gather his wheat into the store; but he will burn down the chaff in inextinguishable fire. Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him. read more.
And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Mark 1:7-9

And he proclaimed, saying, The stronger than I comes after me, of whom I am not sufficient, having bent the head, to loose the strings of his shoes. I truly immersed you in water: but he shall immerse you with the Holy Spirit. And it was in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in Jordan.

Luke 3:15-21

And the people awaiting, and all reasoning in their hearts concerning John, whether he may not be the Christ; John answered to all, saying, I truly immerse you with water; and he stronger than I comes, of whom I am not worthy to loose his shoes' strings: he shall immerse you with the Holy Spirit and fire: Whose winnowing fan in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing-floor, and gather the wheat into his store; and the chaff he will burn down with inextinguishable fire. read more.
And then truly many other things beseeching, he evangelized the people. And Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod did, And he added this to all, and shut up John in prison. And it was in all the people having been immersed, and Jesus having been immersed, and praying, 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 as many of us as were immersed in Christ Jesus, we were immersed into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

And I remembered the word of the Lord, when he said, John truly immersed with water; but ye shall be immersed with the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:1-11

In these days John the Baptist is present, proclaiming in the desert of Judea; And saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn near. For this is he spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, A voice of him crying in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight. read more.
And this John had his garment from camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan; And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins. And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has indicated to you to flee from the wrath about to come? Do ye therefore fruit worthy of repentance. And think not to say in yourselves we have Abraham a father; for I say to you that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham. And now also the axe lies at the root of the trees; therefore every one not making good fruit is cut off and cast into fire. I truly immerse you in water to repentance; but he coming after me is stronger than I, whose shoes I am not fit to lift up; he shall immerse in the Holy Spirit, and fire

Mark 1:7-8

And he proclaimed, saying, The stronger than I comes after me, of whom I am not sufficient, having bent the head, to loose the strings of his shoes. I truly immersed you in water: but he shall immerse you with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 3:16

John answered to all, saying, I truly immerse you with water; and he stronger than I comes, of whom I am not worthy to loose his shoes' strings: he shall immerse you with the Holy Spirit and fire:

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

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

And he commanded them to be immersed in the name of the Lord. Then asked they him to remain certain. days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

And John was also immersing in AEnon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

Acts 13:24

John having proclaimed before the face of his coming the immersion of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John truly immersed the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all round about Jordan; And they were immersed in Jordan by him, acknowledging their sins. And seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his immersion, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has indicated to you to flee from the wrath about to come? read more.
Do ye therefore fruit worthy of repentance. And think not to say in yourselves we have Abraham a father; for I say to you that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham. And now also the axe lies at the root of the trees; therefore every one not making good fruit is cut off and cast into fire. I truly immerse you in water to repentance; but he coming after me is stronger than I, whose shoes I am not fit to lift up; he shall immerse in the Holy Spirit, and fire Whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and gather his wheat into the store; but he will burn down the chaff in inextinguishable fire.

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

For as many of you as were immersed into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither servant nor free, there is neither male and female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

They having been once unbelieving, when the longsuffering of God waited in Noah's days, the ark being prepared, in which few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. By which also the figure, immersion, now saves us (not by laying aside of the filth of the flesh, but the question of a good. consciousness toward God,) by the rising up of Jesus Christ:

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

And it was in all the people having been immersed, and Jesus having been immersed, and praying, heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him.

Mark 1:9

And it was in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John in Jordan.

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

And I immersed also the house of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I immersed any other.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

And it was in all the people having been immersed, and Jesus having been immersed, and praying, heaven was opened,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him. And John hindered him, saying, I have need to be immersed by thee, and dost thou come to me? And Jesus having answered said to him, Permit now; for so it is suitable for us to complete all justice: then he permitted him.

Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

And as they went in the way, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Behold water; what hinders me to be immersed?

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After these Jesus came and his disciples into the Judean land; and there he tarried with them, and immersed.

John 4:1-2

Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees heard that Jesus makes and baptizes more disciples than John, (Though Jesus himself immersed not, but his disciples,)

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he ordered the chariot to stand: and both went down into the Water, both Philip and the eunuch: and he immersed him.

Acts 9:18

And quickly there fell from his eyes as scales: and he immediately looked up, and having risen, he was immersed.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus says to him, Truly, truly, I say to thee, Except any one be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot come into the kingdom of God. That born of flesh is flesh; and that born of the Spirit is spirit.

Baptism » Faith necessary to

Acts 8:37

And Philip said, If thou believest from the whole heart, it is lawful. And having answered, he said, I believe the Son of God to be Jesus Christ.

Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ

Galatians 3:27-29

For as many of you as were immersed into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither servant nor free, there is neither male and female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye of Christ, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus, having come near, spake to them, saying, All power has been given me in heaven and upon earth: Therefore, having gone, disciple all nations; immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: Teaching them to keep all things whatever I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you all the days, even to the end of time. Amen.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Therefore, having gone, disciple all nations; immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: Teaching them to keep all things whatever I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you all the days, even to the end of time. Amen.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

One body, and one Spirit, as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one immersion, One God and Father of all, who over all, and through all, and in you all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

They having been once unbelieving, when the longsuffering of God waited in Noah's days, the ark being prepared, in which few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. By which also the figure, immersion, now saves us (not by laying aside of the filth of the flesh, but the question of a good. consciousness toward God,) by the rising up of Jesus Christ:

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

Mark 16:16-19

And he having believed and having been immersed shall be saved; but he not having believed shall be condemned. And these signs shall follow those having believed; In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and should they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall put hands upon the sick, and they shall be well. read more.
Truly therefore the Lord, after ho had spoken to them, was taken up into the heavens, and sat on 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

And having taken them in that hour of the night, he washed out the blows; and was immersed, he and all his, immediately.

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

And he ordered the chariot to stand: and both went down 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 they having heard, were immersed in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

And quickly there fell from his eyes as scales: and he immediately looked up, and having risen, he 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 baptism of John, whence was it of heaven or of men And they reasoned by themselves, saying, If we say, Of heaven; he will say to us, Why, then, believed ye him not?

Luke 3:12

And publicans came to be immersed, and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John was also immersing in AEnon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

Acts 10:37

The word ye know, having been through the whole of Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the immersion which John preached;

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Baptism, in the Gospels

Exodus 30:19-20

And Aaron and his son washed from it their hands and their feet.

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

And the Judean country, and the Jerusalemites, were going out to him, and all were being immersed by him in the river Jordan, acknowledging their sins.

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then Jesus approaches from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these Jesus came and his disciples into the Judean land; and there he tarried with them, and immersed.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

And John was also immersing in AEnon near Salim, for many waters were there: and they came near and were immersed.

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