Bible Verses About John The Baptist And Christian Baptism

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

Direct Gospel passage on Jesus being baptized by John.

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.

Acts 19 directly contrasts John's baptism with belief in Jesus.

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 shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Direct Gospel contrast between John's water baptism and Christ's Spirit baptism.

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Direct Gospel passage on Jesus being baptized by John.

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Direct Bible text saying John proclaimed repentance to Israel.

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?

Direct scriptural question about John’s baptism coming from heaven.

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Direct Gospel contrast between John's water baptism and Spirit baptism.

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

Direct passage of John's reluctance and Jesus' baptism

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.

Identifies the rite as John's baptism

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.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

Parallel Gospel wording for the same question.

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Parallel Gospel wording for the same contrast.

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

People were baptized by John while confessing sins

And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.

Shows John baptizing while bearing witness to Jesus

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

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.

Parallel Gospel wording for the same question.

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.

Parallel to b52

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

Notes the setting where John was baptizing

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

Notes Jesus' disciples baptizing, but not John's teaching

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

Same location note as b15 was intended? no, this is John 1:28 on location