“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.’” – John 3:3
Bible Verses About Being Baptized
1. Matthew 28:19 – Go and make disciples of all nations.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” – Matthew 28:19
2. Acts 2:38 – Repent and be baptized for forgiveness.
“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 2:38
3. Romans 6:4 – We are buried with Him in baptism.
“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 live a new life.” – Romans 6:4
4. Mark 16:16 – Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.
“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” – Mark 16:16
5. Galatians 3:27 – We are clothed with Christ through baptism.
“For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” – Galatians 3:27
6. Colossians 2:12 – Baptism symbolizes our burial with Christ.
“Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.” – Colossians 2:12
7. Acts 22:16 – Get baptized and wash your sins away.
“And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” – Acts 22:16
8. 1 Peter 3:21 – Baptism now saves you.
“This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” – 1 Peter 3:21
9. John 3:5 – No one can enter the Kingdom without being born of water and Spirit.
“Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.’” – John 3:5
10. Matthew 3:11 – I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” – Matthew 3:11
11. Ephesians 4:5 – There is one baptism.
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” – Ephesians 4:5
12. 1 Corinthians 12:13 – We were all baptized by one Spirit.
“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, neither slave nor free— and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” – 1 Corinthians 12:13
13. Acts 10:47-48 – Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people?
“‘Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.’ So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.” – Acts 10:47-48
14. Luke 3:16 – He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
“John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water. But one who is 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 fire.’” – Luke 3:16
15. Acts 19:4-5 – John’s baptism was a call to repentance.
“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.’ On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” – Acts 19:4-5
16. 1 Corinthians 1:17 – Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel.
“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” – 1 Corinthians 1:17
17. Romans 8:9 – If anyone doesn’t have the Spirit, they don’t belong to Christ.
“You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.” – Romans 8:9
18. John 1:33 – I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove.
“I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’” – John 1:33
19. Matthew 28:20 – Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
“And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
20. Acts 16:33 – He washed their wounds and was baptized at once.
“At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.” – Acts 16:33
21. Hebrews 6:2 – Instruction about baptisms is foundational.
“Instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.” – Hebrews 6:2
22. John 3:22 – Jesus also baptized, though not Himself.
“After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized.” – John 3:22
23. Acts 8:12 – When they believed Philip, they were baptized.
“But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” – Acts 8:12
24. 1 John 5:8 – The Spirit, the water, and the blood testify.
“For there are three that testify: the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.” – 1 John 5:8
25. Matthew 3:6 – Confessing their sins, they were baptized by John.
“Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.” – Matthew 3:6
26. John 4:1-2 – Jesus’ disciples baptized more than John.
“Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John—although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.” – John 4:1-2
27. Acts 10:47 – Water can be withheld for baptism?
“‘Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people?’” – Acts 10:47
28. Matthew 28:20 – Teach them to observe all that I have commanded.
“And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20
29. John 7:38 – Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow.
“Whoever believes in me, as scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” – John 7:38
30. Acts 1:5 – John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
“For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 1:5
31. Colossians 3:1 – Since then, you have been raised with Christ.
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” – Colossians 3:1
32. Ephesians 2:8 – For by grace, you have been saved through faith.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
33. James 4:10 – Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up.
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10
34. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 – God wants all people to be saved.
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” – 1 Timothy 2:3-4
35. Revelation 1:5 – Jesus loves us and has freed us from our sins.
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.” – Revelation 1:5
36. Galatians 5:24 – Crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” – Galatians 5:24
37. Acts 9:18 – Something like scales fell from his eyes.
“Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized.” – Acts 9:18
38. Romans 10:9 – If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord.
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9
39. 1 John 2:29 – If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of Him.
“If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is right has been born of him.” – 1 John 2:29
40. Romans 5:1 – Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1
Final Thoughts
In our journey of faith, baptism stands as a significant milestone. It symbolizes our experience of being reborn and embracing a new life in Christ. As we reflect on the various bible verses related to baptism, we see a consistent message: it’s about community, salvation, and the confession of our faith. Each verse serves as a reminder of God’s promises to us, emphasizing that baptism is not just a ritual, but a profound declaration of our belief and commitment to Jesus.
I hope you find strength in these scriptures. They inspire us to take that next step in our faith journey. If you ever feel lost or need encouragement, you can explore topics on Jesus’ sacrifice or discover more about prayers for healing. God bless!
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