60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
And it happened in the baptizing of all the people, Jesus also being baptized, and praying, and the heaven was opened.
For as many as were baptized into Christ, you put on Christ.
which figure now also saves us, baptism; not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
And now what do you intend? Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
For also by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, even all were made to drink into one Spirit.
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
And he said to them, Then to what were you baptized? And they said, To John's baptism.
buried with Him in baptism, in whom also you were raised through the faith of the working of God, raising Him from the dead.
He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.
And taking them in that hour of the night, he washed from their stripes. And he was baptized, he and all his, immediately.
And as they passed along the way, they came on some water. And the eunuch said, See, here is water, what hinders me from being baptized?
And Paul said, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe into Him coming after him, that is, into Jesus Christ.
Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father; even so we also should walk in newness of life.
And Jesus, when He had been baptized, went up immediately out of the water. And lo, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon Him.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel, the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
And all were baptized to Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
Can anyone forbid water that these, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we, should not be baptized?
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught the things of the Lord diligently, knowing only the baptism of John.
For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you, or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
For as yet He had not fallen on any of them, they were baptized only in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when she was baptized, she and her household, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay. And she constrained us.
And all the people and the tax-collectors who heard Him justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
And hearing, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea. And He stayed there with them and baptized.
I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
But Jesus answered and said, You do not know what you ask. Are you able 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 are able.
But John restrained Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?
And I remembered the Word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am pressed down until it is accomplished!
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. And the same day there were added about three thousand souls.
he said to them, Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? And they said to him, We did not so much as hear whether the Holy Spirit is.
Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch. And he baptized him.
Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house. And hearing this, many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John
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Baptism » John's
beginning from the baptism of John to that same day that He was taken up from us, to become a witness with us of His resurrection.
Then Jerusalem and all Judea went out to him, and all the region round about Jordan. And they were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance;
I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;
Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. But John restrained Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me? And answering Jesus said to him, Allow it now, for it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him. read more.
And Jesus, when He had been baptized, went up immediately out of the water. And lo, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon Him.
The baptism of John, where was it from? From Heaven or from men? And they reasoned within themselves, saying, If we shall 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 John, where was it from? From Heaven or from men? And they reasoned within themselves, saying, If we shall say, From Heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?
And tax-collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
that word which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed;
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
And I remembered the Word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire; whose fan is in His hand, and He will cleanse His floor and gather His wheat into the storehouse; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But John restrained Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?
And he proclaimed, saying, There is One coming after me who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down to loosen. I indeed have baptized you in water, but He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit. And it happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts concerning John, lest perhaps he was the Christ, John answered all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water, but He who is mightier than I comes, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire, whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor and will gather the wheat into His storehouse. But He will burn the chaff with unquenchable fire. read more.
And then indeed exhorting many things, he proclaimed the gospel to the people. But Herod the tetrarch (being reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done) added still this above all, that he even shut John up in prison. And it happened in the baptizing of all the people, Jesus also being baptized, and praying, and the heaven was opened.
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
For also by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, even all were made to drink into one Spirit.
For as many as were baptized into Christ, you put on Christ.
buried with Him in baptism, in whom also you were raised through the faith of the working of God, raising Him from the dead.
which figure now also saves us, baptism; not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
And I remembered the Word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but you shall 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, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight." read more.
And the same John had his clothing of camel's hair and a leather girdle about his loins. And his food was locusts and wild honey. Then Jerusalem and all Judea went out to him, and all the region round about Jordan. And they were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and do not think to say within yourselves, We have Abraham as our father. For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. And now also, the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;
And he proclaimed, saying, There is One coming after me who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down to loosen. I indeed have baptized you in water, but He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
John answered all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water, but He who is mightier than I comes, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to loose. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire,
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Therefore go and teach 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 a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they begged him to stay certain days.
Baptism » As administered by john
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
John having before proclaimed the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel, before His coming.
And Paul said, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe into Him coming after him, that is, into Jesus Christ.
Then Jerusalem and all Judea went out to him, and all the region round about Jordan. And they were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and do not think to say within yourselves, We have Abraham as our father. For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. And now also, the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire; whose fan is in His hand, and He will cleanse His floor and gather His wheat into the storehouse; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
For also by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, even all were made to drink into one Spirit.
For as many as were baptized into Christ, you put on Christ. There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Baptism » Typified
And all were baptized to Moses in the cloud and in the sea,
to disobeying ones, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared (in which a few, that is, eight souls were saved through water); which figure now also saves us, baptism; not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ;
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
And it happened in the baptizing of all the people, Jesus also being baptized, and praying, and the heaven was opened.
And it happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
And when she was baptized, she and her household, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay. And she constrained us.
And I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides these, I do not know if I baptized any other.
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
And it happened in the baptizing of all the people, Jesus also being baptized, and praying, and the heaven was opened.
Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him. But John restrained Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me? And answering Jesus said to him, Allow it now, for it is becoming to us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allowed Him.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;
not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
And as they passed along the way, they came on some water. And the eunuch said, See, here is water, what hinders me from being baptized?
Can anyone forbid water that these, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we, should not be baptized?
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And now what do you intend? Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea. And He stayed there with them and baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples),
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch. And he baptized him.
And instantly scales as it were fell from his eyes, and he instantly saw again. And rising up, he was baptized.
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into 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
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house. And hearing this, many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized.
Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, it is lawful. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ
For as many as were baptized into Christ, you put on Christ. There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority is given to Me in Heaven and in earth. Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world. Amen.
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you all the days until the end of the world. Amen.
Baptism » There being one baptism
There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
to disobeying ones, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared (in which a few, that is, eight souls were saved through water); which figure now also saves us, baptism; not a putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, by 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 miraculous signs will follow to those believing these things: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will be well. read more.
Then indeed, after speaking to them, the Lord was taken up into Heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
Baptism » To be administered in the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost
Therefore go and teach 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
And taking them in that hour of the night, he washed from their stripes. And he was baptized, he and all his, immediately.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized, she and her household, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. And the same day there were added about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house. And hearing this, many of the Corinthians believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch. And he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel, the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And hearing, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And instantly scales as it were fell from his eyes, and he instantly saw again. And rising up, he was baptized.
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
Then Peter said to them, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ to remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John's » Baptism
The baptism of John, where was it from? From Heaven or from men? And they reasoned within themselves, saying, If we shall say, From Heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?
And tax-collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, Teacher, what shall we do?
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
that word which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed;
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13For also by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, even all were made to drink into one Spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1And in the fulfilling of the day of Pentecost, they were all with one accord in one place.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47Can anyone forbid water that these, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we, should not be baptized?
Baptism, in the Gospels
Exodus 30:19-20for Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet there.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10And all the land of Judea, and those of Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Therefore go and teach 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 I am pressed down until it is accomplished!
Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then Jesus came from Galilee to Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea. And He stayed there with them and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. But He who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire;
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