60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying,
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ:
The resemblance of which, even baptism, doth also now save us, (not the outward cleansing of filth from the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
And now why shouldst thou delay? Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.
so also is the mystical body of Christ; for by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, (whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free) and are all made to drink into one Spirit:
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in fine speech, least the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
And he said unto them, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into the baptism of John.
being buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are raised together with Him, through faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
he that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be condemned.
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.
And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See here is water, what hindereth me from being baptized?
Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people, that they should believe in Him that was coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.
Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also should walk in newness of life:
Then he permitted Him. And Jesus as soon as He was baptized came up from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened unto Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon Him:
But as they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women;
and were all baptized into Moses by the cloud and by the sea;
Then said Peter, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be baptized, who have received the holy Spirit, as well as we?
Who had been instructed in the way of our Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught clearly the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
for John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall within a few days be baptized with the holy Spirit.
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul?
only they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus:) and then they laid their hands on them,
And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.
---and all the people that heard him, even the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John;
And when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
After these things came Jesus, and his disciples into the land of Judea: and He stayed with them there, and baptized.
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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire.
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask: are ye able to drink of the cup which I am going to drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius:
I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?
Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy Spirit.
for I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am straitened till it be accomplished?
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
and finding some disciples there, he said unto them, Have ye received the holy Spirit since ye embraced the faith? And they said unto him, Nay, we had not even heard whether the holy Spirit be yet given.
Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
And he ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Know ye not, that as many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?
But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew, the pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
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Baptism » John's
from the baptism of John, till the day that He was taken up from us, should be joined with us as a witness of his resurrection.
Then went, out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan, and they were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the pharisees and sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits becoming: penitents: and do not say within your selves,
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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire.
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. read more.
Then he permitted Him. And Jesus as soon as He was baptized came up from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened unto Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and coming upon Him:
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves saying, If we say, from heaven, He will reply, Why then did ye not believe him?
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves saying, If we say, from heaven, He will reply, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
Ye know the report that was spread through all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
for John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall within a few days be baptized with the holy Spirit.
Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy Spirit.
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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire. Whose fan is in his hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his granary, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying, read more.
I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?
saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the holy Spirit. And in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan:
Now as the people were in suspense, and were all thinking in their hearts concerning John, whether he were the Christ or not, John answered and said to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but a mightier than I is coming, whose shoes I am not worthy to untie: He will baptize you with the holy Spirit, and with fire; whose fan is in his hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will gather the wheat into his granary, but will burn up the chaff in unquenchable fire. read more.
And many other things by way of exhortation did he preach unto the people. But Herod the tetrarch being reproved by him on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, and for all the wicked things which Herod did, added this likewise to all the rest, that he shut up John in prison. Now, when all the people were baptized, and Jesus was baptized and praying,
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Know ye not, that as many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?
so also is the mystical body of Christ; for by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, (whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free) and are all made to drink into one Spirit:
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ:
being buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are raised together with Him, through faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
The resemblance of which, even baptism, doth also now save us, (not the outward cleansing of filth from the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
for John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall within a few days be baptized with the holy Spirit.
Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy Spirit.
Now in those days came John the baptist preaching in the desert part of Judea, and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand: for this is He who was spoken of by Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the desert, "Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." read more.
And this John had his clothes 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 country about Jordan, and they were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the pharisees and sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits becoming: penitents: and do not say within your selves, "We have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And now the ax is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore, which yieldeth not good fruit, is cut 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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire.
saying, There cometh after me one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the holy Spirit.
John answered and said to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but a mightier than I is coming, whose shoes I am not worthy to untie: He will baptize you with the holy Spirit, and with fire;
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
he that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be condemned.
Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. And they desired him to stay there some days.
Baptism » As administered by john
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
John having preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people, that they should believe in Him that was coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.
Then went, out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the country about Jordan, and they were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the pharisees and sadducees coming to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits becoming: penitents: and do not say within your selves, "We have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And now the ax is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore, which yieldeth not good fruit, is cut 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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire. Whose fan is in his hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his granary, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
so also is the mystical body of Christ; for by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, (whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free) and are all made to drink into one Spirit:
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ: and there is neither Jew nor Greek, those is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Baptism » Typified
and were all baptized into Moses by the cloud and by the sea;
who of old were disobedient, when the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing; wherein a few, that is eight souls, were saved by water. The resemblance of which, even baptism, doth also now save us, (not the outward cleansing of filth from the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying,
And in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan:
Baptism » Administered to » Households
And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.
I also baptized indeed the family of Stephanas: but I know not whether I baptized any other.
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
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 carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire.
not for works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Spirit;
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See here is water, what hindereth me from being baptized?
Then said Peter, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be baptized, who have received the holy Spirit, as well as we?
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
And now why shouldst thou delay? Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After these things came Jesus, and his disciples into the land of Judea: and He stayed with them there, and baptized.
Therefore when the Lord knew, 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 ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales; and he instantly recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily verily I tell thee, Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of 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
But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ: and there is neither Jew nor Greek, those is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me both in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost, and 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. Amen.
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost, and 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. Amen.
Baptism » There being one baptism
even as ye 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 all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
who of old were disobedient, when the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing; wherein a few, that is eight souls, were saved by water. The resemblance of which, even baptism, doth also now save us, (not the outward cleansing of filth from the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized
he that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be condemned. And these signs shall accompany them that believe; in my name shall they cast out demons, they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents, and if they should drink any thing poisonous, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall be well. read more.
Now the Lord, after He had spoken to them, 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
Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
Baptism » There is but one
Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But as they believed Philip, preaching 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 when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales; and he instantly recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
John's » Baptism
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves saying, If we say, from heaven, He will reply, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
Ye know the report that was spread through all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13so also is the mystical body of Christ; for by one Spirit we are all baptized into one body, (whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free) and are all made to drink into one Spirit:
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all met together with one accord.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47Then said Peter, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be baptized, who have received the holy Spirit, as well as we?
Baptism, in the Gospels
Mark 7:3-4for the pharisees, and indeed all the Jews, do not eat till they have washed their hands thoroughly, observing the tradition of the ancients.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10and all the country of Judea, and those of Jerusalem, went out to him, and were all baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
Baptism, significance of
Luke 12:50for I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how I am straitened till it be accomplished?
Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying,
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After these things came Jesus, and his disciples into the land of Judea: and He stayed with them there, and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but He that cometh after me, is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: He shall baptize you with the holy Spirit and with fire.
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