60 Bible Verses about Baptism

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Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Luke 3:21

Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,

Acts 19:3

He said to them, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John's baptism.

Acts 16:33

And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.

Acts 8:36

And as they went on the way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said, Behold water: what hindereth me to be baptized?

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe on him that was to come after him, that is on Jesus.

Acts 10:47

Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Acts 8:16

For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Luke 7:29

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

Acts 19:5

And hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he tarried with them and baptized.

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

Matthew 20:22

But Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I am about to drink of, or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say to him, We are able.

1 Corinthians 1:14

Or were ye baptized into the name of Paul? I thank God, that I baptized none of you but Crispus and Caius:

Matthew 3:14

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Luke 12:50

And what do I desire? That it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with: and how am I straitned till it be accomplished!

Acts 19:2

and finding certain disciples, He said to them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost, since ye believed? And they said to him, Nay, we have not so much as heard, Whether there be any Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Romans 6:3

Know ye not, that as many of us have been baptized into Jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death?

John 1:28

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

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Baptism » John's

Acts 1:22

Beginning from the baptism of John, till the day that he was taken up from us, one must be ordained, to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

Matthew 3:5-8

Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their Sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Ye serpents, ye brood of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance:

Matthew 3:13-16

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. read more.
And Jesus being baptized, went up straightway from the water, and lo the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon him.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

Acts 10:37

Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:

Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 3:11-14

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I; whose shoes I am not worthy to bear; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather the wheat into the garner, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. read more.
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Mark 1:7-9

And proclaimed, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Ghost. And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan.

Luke 3:15-21

And as the people were in expectation, and all mused in their hearts of John, whether he were not the Christ, John answered saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. read more.
And many other things in his exhortation preached he to the people. But Herod the tetrarch being reproved by him concerning Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and concerning all the evils which Herod had done, Added also this above all, that he shut up John in prison. Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,

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

Baptism » Significance of baptism

Romans 6:3

Know ye not, that as many of us have been baptized into Jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death?

Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with

Acts 11:16

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 3:1-11

In those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. And saying, Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying aloud in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. read more.
And this John had his raiment of camels hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their Sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Ye serpents, ye brood of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance: And say not within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say to you, God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. But even the axe already lieth at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I; whose shoes I am not worthy to bear; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Mark 1:7-8

And proclaimed, saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Luke 3:16

whether he were not the Christ, John answered saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

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

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged

Acts 10:48

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they prayed him to tarry certain days.

More verses: Acts 22:16

Baptism » As administered by john

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

Acts 13:24

John having first preached before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 19:4

And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe on him that was to come after him, that is on Jesus.

Matthew 3:5-12

Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their Sins. But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Ye serpents, ye brood of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance: And say not within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say to you, God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. But even the axe already lieth at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than I; whose shoes I am not worthy to bear; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather the wheat into the garner, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Baptism » Unity of the church effected by

Galatians 3:27-28

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Baptism » Typified

1 Peter 3:20-21

Who some time disbelieved, when the long-suffering of God waited in the Days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, wherein few, that is, eight persons were saved through the water: The antitype whereof, baptism, now saveth us, (not the putting away 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

Luke 3:21

Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,

Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Mark 1:9

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

Baptism » Administered to » Households

Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it

Luke 3:21

Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it 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 went on the way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said, Behold water: what hindereth me to be baptized?

Acts 10:47

Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?

Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by

Baptism » Adopted by Christ

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he tarried with them and baptized.

John 4:1-2

When therefore the Lord knew, that the Pharisees had heard, Jesus maketh and baptizeth more disciples than John, (Tho' Jesus himself batized not;

Baptism » Administered to » Individuals

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 9:18

And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.

Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of

John 3:5-6

Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be 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

Acts 8:37

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayst. And he answering said, I believe that Jesus 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 Christ, have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye are Christ's, then are ye the seed of Abraham, and heirs according to the promise.

Baptism » Baptizing all nations

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and spake to them, saying, All power is given me in heaven and in earth. Go ye and disciple all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world.

Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church

Matthew 28:19-20

Go ye and disciple all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo I am with you always, even to the end of the world.

Baptism » There being one baptism

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one Spirit, as ye are also 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 all.

Baptism » Baptism saving

1 Peter 3:20-21

Who some time disbelieved, when the long-suffering of God waited in the Days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, wherein few, that is, eight persons were saved through the water: The antitype whereof, baptism, now saveth us, (not the putting away 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

Mark 16:16-19

He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: in my name they shall cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues: They shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them: they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. read more.
So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received 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

Baptism » There is but one

Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to

Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.

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 commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to 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

And hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and 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? From heaven, or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

Luke 3:12

And publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

Acts 10:37

Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:

Topics on Baptism

Baptism, Features Of

Acts 10:47

Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?

Baptism, in the Gospels

Mark 7:3-4

Now the Pharisees and all the Jews, except they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

Baptism, Places Used

Mark 1:5-10

And there went out to him all the land of Judea, and all they of Jerusalem, and were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Baptism, significance of

Luke 12:50

And what do I desire? That it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to be baptized with: and how am I straitned till it be accomplished!

Christ's Baptism

Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Christian Baptism

John 3:22

After these things Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea, and there he tarried with them and baptized.

John's Baptism

John 3:23

And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

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