“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”
Acts 1:5
“And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?”
Acts 8:36
“And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.”
Acts 8:38
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“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”
Acts 10:47
“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 11:16
“And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”
Acts 16:33
“And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.”
Acts 19:3
“Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that i...”
Acts 19:4
“And as for thy nativity, in the day thou wast born thy navel was not cut, neither wast thou washed in water to supple thee; thou wast not salted at all, nor swa...”
Ezekiel 16:4
“Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.”
Ezekiel 16:9
“And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.”
Genesis 43:24
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
Hebrews 10:22
“John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;”
John 1:26
“And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the ...”
John 1:33
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
John 3:5
“And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.”
John 3:23
“And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.”
Leviticus 8:6
“And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made...”
Leviticus 8:21
“And every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.”
Leviticus 15:17
“John answered, saying unto 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 ...”
Luke 3:16
“And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.”
Luke 7:29
“And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my ...”
Luke 7:44
“But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!”
Luke 12:50
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
Mark 1:4
“I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”
Mark 1:8
“But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
Mark 10:38
“And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall...”
Mark 10:39
“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 ...”
Matthew 3:11
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a...”
Matthew 3:16
“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 bapti...”
Matthew 20:22
“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, ...”
Matthew 20:23
“When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocen...”
Matthew 27:24
“His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.”
Song of Solomon 5:12
“And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!”
1 Chronicles 11:17
“And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth–lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to Davi...”
1 Chronicles 11:18
“So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of water...”
1 Chronicles 14:11
“Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”
1 Corinthians 1:13
“I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;”
1 Corinthians 1:14
“Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.”
1 Corinthians 1:15
“And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.”
1 Corinthians 1:16
“For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.”
1 Corinthians 1:17
“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.”
1 Corinthians 3:6
“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”
1 Corinthians 3:7
“Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.”
1 Corinthians 3:8
“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”
1 Corinthians 6:11
“And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;”
1 Corinthians 10:2
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit...”
1 Corinthians 12:13
“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?”
1 Corinthians 15:29
“This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Sp...”
1 John 5:6
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.”
1 John 5:8
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- What does the Bible say about baptism?
- The Bible presents baptism as an act of obedience that follows faith in Jesus, symbolizing death to our old life and resurrection into new life with Christ. It's described as both a personal declaration and a community witness, representing our union with Jesus in His death and resurrection. Scripture shows baptism as the natural next step after believing, marking the beginning of our public journey as followers of Christ.
- What is the best Bible verse for baptism?
- Romans 6:4 beautifully captures baptism's meaning: 'We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.' This verse is powerful because it explains both what baptism represents - dying to our old self - and what it promises - a completely fresh start with God.
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- Bible verses about baptism can help you understand the significance of this step and prepare your heart for the experience. Reading accounts of baptisms in Acts can show you different examples of how early Christians approached this decision. Scripture can also provide meaningful words to share with others about why you're choosing baptism, helping you articulate this important decision to family and friends.
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