Acts 19:4

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

And Paul said, “John baptized a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”

Latin

Dixit autem Paulus: Joannes baptizavit baptismo pœnitentiæ populum, dicens in eum qui venturus esset post ipsum ut crederent, hoc est, in Jesum.

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English

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.”

Notes

Acts 19:1–7

Paul traveled to Ephesus after Apollos had left. Later, Apollos returned to Ephesus while Paul was still there (1 Corinthians 16:12). The two men had different personalities, gifts, and roles, but God worked through both of them.
Some Christians in Ephesus did not fully understand the Christian faith (Acts 18:26). They did not receive the Holy Spirit when they believed the good news about Jesus. They had accepted John's baptism, which called for repentance from sin, but had not received Christian baptism, which included the gift of the Holy Spirit. When Paul had instructed them further, they were able to receive Christian baptism and the Holy Spirit (19:5, 6).

Acts 18:23–19:41

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus John the Baptist Paul (Saul) Baptism

Events

Related verses

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!
Acts 1:5
For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with 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.’
Luke 3:16–18
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 1:27
He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
John 1:7
He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
Acts 13:23–25
From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.
John 3:28–36
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’
Matthew 21:25–32
What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Matthew 11:3–5
…to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”
Mark 1:1–12
This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
John 1:15
John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”

Parallels

Acts 10:44–48

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians John the Baptist Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Philippians, Letter to the Spirit of God Timothy, First Letter to Travel

Topics

Baptism with the Holy Spirit: Necessity For Baptism: As Administered by John Baptism: Christian Baptism: John's Confession of Christ Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ Jesus John: Mission of

Acts 19:4

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