Acts 19:4
“John baptized with the baptism of repentance,” said Paul. He told the people that they should trust in the one who would come after him—that is, they should trust in Jesus.
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3“So what baptism did you receive?” he asked. “John's baptism,” they replied.
5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Cross References
Matthew 3:11Yes, I baptize you in water to show repentance, but after me is coming one who is greater than I am. I'm not worthy even to remove his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 21:25Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven, or was it from human beings?” They argued with each other. “If we say ‘It was from heaven,’ then he'll ask us why we didn't believe him.
Luke 1:76Even though you are only a small child, you will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way,
John 1:7He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.
John 1:27He is coming after me, but I am not even worthy to untie his sandals.”
John 3:28“You yourselves can testify that I declared, ‘I'm not the Messiah. I've been sent to prepare his way.’
Matthew Henry on Acts 19:2-8
Paul at Ephesus. 1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that… Read the whole commentary →