60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John.

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

Acts 19:3

what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John.

Acts 16:33

at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.

Acts 8:36

as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?

John 4:2

(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,

Acts 19:4

upon which Paul said, John indeed administer'd the baptism of repentance, but with this admonition, that they should believe in him, who was to come after, that is, in Jesus the Messias.

1 Corinthians 10:2

and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;

Acts 10:47

then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?

Acts 18:25

he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John.

1 Corinthians 1:13

and I of Christ." is the school of Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized into the name of Paul?

Acts 8:16

(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord

Luke 7:29

all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;

Acts 19:5

when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.

John 3:22

After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

John 3:23

and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.

Matthew 20:22

but Jesus answered them, ye know not what ye ask. can ye bear to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? they said to him, we can.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God, I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius:

Matthew 3:14

but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

Acts 11:16

then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."

Acts 19:2

did you receive the holy spirit, when you made profession of your faith? they answer'd, we have not so much as heard of a holy spirit.

Acts 8:38

so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Romans 6:3

don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death.

John 1:28

these things were transacted at Bethabara, near Jordan, where John used to baptize.

Luke 20:4

tell me, the baptism of John, was it a divine or a human institution?

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

from his baptism by John, to the day of his assumption, we should chuse one to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? read more.
Let your actions then show your repentance:

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

Matthew 3:13-16

Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented. read more.
and when Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water: and immediately the heavens seem'd to be parted asunder before him, and he saw the Spirit

Matthew 21:25

the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?

John 3:23

and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.

Acts 10:37

you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."

Matthew 3:11-14

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire: and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire." Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. read more.
but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

Mark 1:7-9

among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

Luke 3:15-21

As the people were in suspence, every man imagining in his own mind that John might be the Messiah; he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire. and with the fan in his hand he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will lay up the wheat in his grainery: but the chaff he will burn with inextinguishable fire. read more.
many other things he delivered to the people in his exhortations. but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done; to compleat all the rest, Herod confin'd John in prison. When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death.

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."

Matthew 3:1-11

At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh." for it is of John the prophet Esaias spoke, when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths clear." read more.
now John wore a coat made of camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild hony. Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? Let your actions then show your repentance: and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham: the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

Mark 1:7-8

among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.

Luke 3:16

he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.

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

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

so he directed they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. after which they desired him to stay some time with them.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.

Acts 13:24

before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

upon which Paul said, John indeed administer'd the baptism of repentance, but with this admonition, that they should believe in him, who was to come after, that is, in Jesus the Messias.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? read more.
Let your actions then show your repentance: and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham: the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire: and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire."

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Baptism » Typified

1 Corinthians 10:2

and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;

1 Peter 3:20-21

those antient rebels in the time of Noah, when the divine forbearance waited, till the ark was quite finish'd, in which only eight persons were saved by means of the water. thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

Matthew 3:13

Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John.

Mark 1:9

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.

Baptism » Administered to » Households

1 Corinthians 1:16

true, I baptized the family of Stephanas: but I don't know that I baptized any other besides.

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.

Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in

Acts 8:36

as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?

Acts 10:47

then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,

John 4:1-2

Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John, (though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 9:18

immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. the cleansing of the body is only external, but the purification of the spirit is spiritual.

Baptism » Faith necessary to

Acts 8:37

[and Philip said, if you believe with all your heart, you may. and he answered, I do believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.]

Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ

Galatians 3:27-29

for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

and Jesus came, and said to them, all power has been given me in heaven and in earth. go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost: teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost: teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view; there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

those antient rebels in the time of Noah, when the divine forbearance waited, till the ark was quite finish'd, in which only eight persons were saved by means of the water. thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized

Mark 16:16-19

he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned. they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages: they shall handle serpents, and if they drink any mortal poison, it shall do them no hurt: they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover. read more.
Now after the Lord had convers'd with them, he was assum'd up to heaven, where he 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

at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.

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

so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.

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? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?

John 3:23

and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.

Acts 10:37

you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, in the Gospels

Mark 7:3-4

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

all Judea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to meet him, and having confess'd their sins, he baptized them in the river Jordan.

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,

John's Baptism

John 3:23

and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.

Water For Baptism

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:

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