Acts 11:16

Translations

Modern

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

Traditional

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.

Literal

And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John indeed baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

Latin

Recordatus sum autem verbi Domini, sicut dicebat: Joannes quidem baptizavit aqua, vos autem baptizabimini Spiritu Sancto.

Original

Greek

English

Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

Notes

Acts 11:4–17

Peter reviewed what had happened. He explained that God had directed the whole series of events (11:12). Peter ate with Gentiles (non-Jews) because God made it evident that he should (11:4–12). Peter then saw the Holy Spirit come upon the Gentiles, realizing God accepted and blessed them like Jews who trusted in Jesus (11:15–17; see 1:5). Peter followed God's will by admitting Gentiles to the church.

Acts 11:1–18

Jews traditionally kept themselves separate and did not eat or interact in a social setting with Gentiles (10:28; 22:21–22; see John 4:9, 27; 18:28; Galatians 2:12–14). The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem learned that Gentiles had received the word of God. Then they criticized Peter's unusual actions and asked for an explanation, which Peter provided.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Simon Peter Baptism God’s Covenant Love Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Righteousness by Faith

Events

Peter defends Gentile salvationc. AD 38

Related verses

Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Mark 1:8
I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
Proverbs 1:23
If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.
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.
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.
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.
John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.
Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.
John 1:26
“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
John 1:33
I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
John 16:4
But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

People

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

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Baptism Baptism of the Spirit Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Cornelius Jerusalem Council New Covenant Peter, the Apostle Spirit of God

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism with the Holy Spirit: Promised to Saints Baptism: John's Faith: Through It Is: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Gentiles: Conversion of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Peter: Advocates the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Hearing of the Apostles and Elders

Acts 11:16

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