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, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.
The like figure to which, even baptism, doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For Christ hath not sent me to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
And he said to them, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John's baptism.
Buried with him in baptism, in which also ye are raised with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, without delay.
And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, That they should believe on him who should come after him, that is, on 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, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
And Jesus, when he was 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 things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women.
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
John was baptizing in the wilderness, and preaching the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
(For as yet he had fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
I indeed have baptized you with water: but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there: And she constrained us.
And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
I indeed baptize you with water to 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 Spirit, and with fire:
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say to him, We are able.
But John forbad him, saying, 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.
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it shall be accomplished!
Then they that gladly received his word, were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls.
He said to them, Have ye received the Holy Spirit since ye believed? And they said to him, We have not so much as heard whether there is any Holy Spirit.
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except a man be born of water, and of 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.
Know ye not, that so 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 many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized.
When therefore the Lord knew that 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, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about Jordan, And were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
I indeed baptize you with water to 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 Spirit, and with fire:
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him. read more.
And Jesus, when he was 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, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, 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 from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
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 to 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 Spirit, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and gather his wheat into the granary; but he will burn the chaff with unquenchable fire. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. read more.
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?
And preached, 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 Spirit. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth to Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts concerning John, whether he was the Christ, or not; 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 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 the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. read more.
And many other things in his exhortation he preached 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 yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Baptism » Significance of baptism
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ, were baptized into his death?
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.
Buried with him in baptism, in which also ye are raised with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
The like figure to which, even baptism, doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of 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 truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.
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.
In those days came 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 in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. read more.
And the same John had his raiment of camel's 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 about Jordan, And were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to 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 Spirit, and with fire:
And preached, 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 Spirit.
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 will baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
He that believeth and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except a man be born of water, and of 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, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they requested him to tarry certain days.
Baptism » As administered by john
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
John having first preached, before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, That they should believe on him who should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region about Jordan, And were baptized by him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? read more.
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to 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 Spirit, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and gather his wheat into the granary; but he will burn the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
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
Who formerly were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, in which few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water. The like figure to which, even baptism, doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth to Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there: And she constrained us.
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I indeed baptize you with water to 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 Spirit, and with fire:
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his 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 doth hinder me to be baptized?
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
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, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, (Though Jesus himself baptized not, 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 immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except 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
And Crispus the chief ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized.
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. 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 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 Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
And Jesus came, and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and upon earth. Go ye therefore 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 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 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 have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.
Baptism » There being one baptism
There is one body, and one Spirit, 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 you all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
Who formerly were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was preparing, in which few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water. The like figure to which, even baptism, doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of 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 damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak in new languages; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. read more.
So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he 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
Go ye therefore 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 he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, without delay.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there: And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then they that gladly received his word, were baptized: and the same day there were added to them 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 many of the Corinthians hearing, 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 things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and 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, for the remission of sins, and ye 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, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
John's » Baptism
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
Baptism, in the Gospels
Exodus 30:19-20For Aaron and their sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10And there went out to him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19Go ye therefore 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 am I straitened till it shall be accomplished!
Christ's Baptism
Matthew 3:13Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
John's Baptism
John 3:23And John also was baptizing in Enon, near to 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 that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:
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