Bible Verses About Baptism

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 unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 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 dove, and lighting upon him:

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Jesus receives baptism and is publicly identified as the beloved Son.

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

John preaches the baptism of repentance and many are baptized in the Jordan.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Jesus commands his disciples to baptize the nations.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

The risen Christ joins belief, baptism, and salvation in the preaching commission.

Then Peter said unto 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 Ghost.

Peter joins repentance, baptism, forgiveness, and the promised gift of the Holy Spirit.

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Those who receive Peter's word are baptized and added to the church.

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.

Men and women are baptized when they believe the preaching of the kingdom.

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

The Samaritan believers had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 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.

The Ethiopian eunuch asks for baptism after hearing Christ preached from Scripture.

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Saul is baptized after his sight is restored.

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Peter commands baptism after the Gentiles receive 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.

Lydia and her household are baptized after the Lord opens her heart.

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

The Philippian jailer and his household are baptized the same night.

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.

Many Corinthians hear, believe, and are baptized.

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 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 is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Paul distinguishes John's baptism from baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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.

Jesus speaks of being born of water and the Spirit when teaching about entering the kingdom.

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Paul connects baptism with participation in Christ's death and resurrection.

Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 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.

Paul addresses baptism, Christ's name, and divisions in Corinth.

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.

Paul connects baptism in one Spirit with incorporation into one body.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Paul describes the baptized as having put on Christ.

One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Paul names one baptism among the shared realities of Christian unity.

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Baptism is linked with burial, resurrection, and faith in God's working.

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

The teaching about baptisms appears among elementary teachings named in Hebrews.

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

Peter describes baptism in relation to a good conscience through Christ.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Ananias calls Saul to arise, be baptized, and call on the name of the Lord.

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

Paul uses Israel's passage through sea and cloud as baptismal typology.

And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 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 same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 3:13-17.

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 3:13-17.

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 3:13-17.

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 same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 3:13-17.

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 3:13-17.

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Mark 1:4-5.

And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Mark 1:4-5.

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:

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Mark 1:4-5.

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Mark 1:4-5.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 28:19.

Then Peter said unto 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 Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Matthew 28:19.

Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 3:5.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 3:5.

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 3:5.

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.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to John 3:5.

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

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Acts 2:38.

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Acts 2:41.

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Acts 8:16.

And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 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. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Acts 8:16.

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

Editorially approved supporting passage linked to Acts 16:33.

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

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I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

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

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But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

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After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

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When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

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(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

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Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

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

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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?

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Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come 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 meet for repentance: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father:

for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

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Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

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Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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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.

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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 Ghost;

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Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

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