Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” New Living Translation Paul said, “John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus.” English Standard Version And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” Berean Standard Bible Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Berean Literal Bible Then Paul said, "John baptized a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus." King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” New American Standard Bible Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” NASB 1995 Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” NASB 1977 And Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Amplified Bible Paul said, “John performed a baptism of repentance, continually telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, [to confidently accept and joyfully believe] in Jesus [the Messiah and Savior].” Christian Standard Bible Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Paul said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.” American Standard Version And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him that should come after him, that is, on Jesus. Contemporary English Version Paul replied, "John baptized people so they would turn to God. But he also told them someone else was coming, and they should put their faith in him. Jesus is the one that John was talking about." English Revised Version And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Jesus. GOD'S WORD® Translation Paul said, "John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. John told people to believe in Jesus, who was coming later." Good News Translation Paul said, "The baptism of John was for those who turned from their sins; and he told the people of Israel to believe in the one who was coming after him--that is, in Jesus." International Standard Version Then Paul said, "John baptized when they repented, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." Majority Standard Bible Paul explained: ?John?s baptism was indeed a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Christ? Jesus. NET Bible Paul said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus." New Heart English Bible Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament "John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus." World English Bible Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Paul said, “John, indeed, immersed with an immersion of conversion, saying to the people that they should believe in Him who is coming after him—that is, in the Christ—Jesus”; Berean Literal Bible Then Paul said, "John baptized a baptism of repentance, telling the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus." Young's Literal Translation And Paul said, 'John, indeed, did baptize with a baptism of reformation, saying to the people that in him who is coming after him they should believe -- that is, in the Christ -- Jesus;' Smith's Literal Translation And Paul said, John truly immersed the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Paul said: John baptized the people with the baptism of penance, saying: That they should believe in him who was to come after him, that is to say, in Jesus. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Paul said: “John baptized the people with the baptism of repentance, saying that they should believe in the One who is to come after him, that is, in Jesus.” New American Bible Paul then said, “John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.” New Revised Standard Version Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen said Paul, John verily baptized the people with the baptism of repentance, saying unto them that they should believe on him who should come after him, that is, Jesus Christ. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Paulus said to them, “Yohannan baptized the people in the baptism of repentance while he was telling them to believe in that One who would come after him, who is Yeshua The Messiah.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Paul said: John immersed with the immersion of repentance, saying to the people, that they must believe on him who should come after him, that is, on the Christ, Jesus. Godbey New Testament And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on the one coming after him, that is Jesus. Haweis New Testament Then said Paul, John indeed baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, That they should believe on him who was coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus. Mace New Testament upon which Paul said, John indeed administer'd the baptism of repentance, but with this admonition, that they should believe in him, who was to come after, that is, in Jesus the Messias. Weymouth New Testament "John," he said, "administered a baptism of repentance, bidding the people believe on One who was to come after him; namely, on Jesus." Worrell New Testament And Paul said, "John immersed with an immersion of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him coming after him; that is, on Jesus." Worsley New Testament Then said Paul, John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people, that they should believe in Him that was coming after him, that is, in Christ Jesus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Holy Spirit Received at Ephesus…3“Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied. 4 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.… Cross References Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:16 John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. John 1:26-27 “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” John 1:29-34 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ... John 3:28-30 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. Acts 1:5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ Acts 13:24-25 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ Romans 6:3-4 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / 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 walk in newness of life. 1 Corinthians 1:13-17 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? / I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. ... 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Treasury of Scripture Then said Paul, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. John. Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 11:16 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 13:23-25 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: … Jump to Previous Administered Baptism Baptized Believe Change Christ Goes Indeed Jesus Jesus John John's Namely Paul Reformation Repentance Telling VerilyJump to Next Administered Baptism Baptized Believe Change Christ Goes Indeed Jesus Jesus John John's Namely Paul Reformation Repentance Telling VerilyActs 19 1. The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.8. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles. 13. The Jewish exorcists, 16. are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit. 19. Conjuring books are burnt. 21. Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul; 35. which is appeased by the town clerk. Paul explained: Paul, an apostle and missionary, is addressing a group of disciples in Ephesus. His role as a teacher and leader in the early church is evident as he clarifies theological misunderstandings. This moment reflects Paul's dedication to ensuring that the followers of Christ have a correct understanding of the gospel message. “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who is speaking in this verse. He is a key figure in the spread of Christianity and is addressing believers in Ephesus. 2. John the Baptist A prophetic figure who preached a baptism of repentance and prepared the way for Jesus. His ministry emphasized repentance and the coming of the Messiah. 3. Ephesus A major city in Asia Minor where Paul is ministering. It was a center of commerce and culture, and also a place where early Christian communities were established. 4. Baptism of Repentance The baptism administered by John the Baptist, which symbolized a turning away from sin and a preparation for the coming Messiah. 5. Jesus The One whom John the Baptist pointed to as the Messiah. Belief in Jesus is central to the Christian faith. Teaching Points Understanding BaptismJohn's baptism was a preparatory act, focusing on repentance. It was not an end in itself but pointed to the need for faith in Jesus. The Role of Repentance Repentance is a crucial step in the Christian journey. It involves a sincere turning away from sin and a commitment to follow Christ. Faith in Jesus Belief in Jesus is the cornerstone of Christian faith. It is not enough to repent; one must also place their trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Transition from Old to New The shift from John's baptism to belief in Jesus signifies the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies and the inauguration of the New Covenant through Christ. The Importance of Teaching Paul’s explanation to the Ephesians highlights the need for sound teaching and understanding of the faith. Christians are called to grow in their knowledge of the Gospel.(4) John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance.--The words may fairly be regarded as giving the summary of what was actually a fuller teaching. The distinctive point in it was that the baptism of John was, by his own declaration, simply provisional and preparatory. He taught his disciples to believe in Jesus, and belief implied obedience, and obedience baptism in His name. It is not without significance that the list of elementary doctrines in Hebrews 6:1-4, addressed, we may believe, by Apollos to those who had once been his disciples, includes what those who are now before us might have learnt from him in their spiritual childhood, and that he then passes on to describe the higher state of those who had been "illumined," and had "tasted of the heavenly gift," and been made "partakers of the Holy Ghost" (Hebrews 6:4-6).Verse 4. - And Paul said for then said Paul, A.V.; John for John verily, A.V. and T.R.; Jesus for Christ Jesus, A.V. and T.R. The baptism of repentance. See Luke 3:3, etc., and for the difference between John's baptism and that of Christ, Luke 3:16. Him which should some after him (Luke 3:16; John 3:28; Mark 1:7). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek PaulΠαῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. explained: Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “John’s Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. baptism was ἐβάπτισεν (ebaptisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. a baptism βάπτισμα (baptisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 908: The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism. of repentance. μετανοίας (metanoias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3341: From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). He told λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people λαῷ (laō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. believe πιστεύσωσιν (pisteusōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the [One] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. coming ἐρχόμενον (erchomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. after μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. that τοῦτ’ (tout’) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is, ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jesus.” Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Links Acts 19:4 NIVActs 19:4 NLT Acts 19:4 ESV Acts 19:4 NASB Acts 19:4 KJV Acts 19:4 BibleApps.com Acts 19:4 Biblia Paralela Acts 19:4 Chinese Bible Acts 19:4 French Bible Acts 19:4 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 19:4 Paul said John indeed baptized (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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