Acts 1:5

Prologue · Acts 1:1–5
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Translations

Modern
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Traditional
For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Literal
…for John indeed baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days after these.”
Latin
…quia Joannes quidem baptizavit aqua, vos autem baptizabimini Spiritu Sancto non post multos hos dies.

Interlinear

Greek
English
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Notes

baptized: See “Baptism” Theme Note.

Events

Parallels

Luke 1:1–4

People

John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Baptism of the Spirit Book of the Acts of the Apostles New Covenant Peter, the Apostle Spirit of God

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism with the Holy Spirit: Promised to Saints Baptism: Christian Baptism: John's Baptisms Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Appears to James and Also to all the Apostles (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Receiving the Holy Spirit The Apostles: Witnesses of the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ Trinity: The Holy