Bible Verses About Baptism

Baptism is an important step of obedience for the Christian. It is a symbol of our new life in Christ and our commitment to following Him. The Bible has a lot to say about baptism. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus tells His disciples to go and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This shows us that baptism is not just for a select few, but for everyone.

In Acts 2:38, Peter tells us that baptism is necessary for the forgiveness of sins. This shows us that baptism is not just a symbolic act, but one that has real power. Baptism is an important sacrament in the Christian faith. It is an outward symbol of the inward decision to follow Christ. When a person is baptized, they are identifying with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. This is an important moment in the life of a believer, and one that should not be taken lightly.

Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized.

~Acts 9:18

John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?”

They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

~Matthew 21:25

Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”

~Luke 3:12

Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized.

~John 3:23

Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

~Matthew 3:6

For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

~1 Corinthians 12:13

 “Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”

~Acts 10:47

He whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. ⁶ John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. ⁷ And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. ⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

~Mark 1:5-10

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

But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!

~Luke 12:50

 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

~Matthew 3:13

After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized.

~John 3:22

Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized.

~John 3:23

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ¹⁴ But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

¹⁵ Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

¹⁶ ke a dove and alighting on him. ¹⁷ And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending li.

~Matthew 3:13-17

 “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

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. ¹⁰ Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open” and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

~Mark 1:9-11

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened.

~Luke 3:21, 22

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! ³⁰ This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ³¹ I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”

³² Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. ³³ And 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 come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.

~John 1:29-33

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, 20

And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

~Mark 1:4, 5

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

~Mark 16:16

 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

 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

³⁶ As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” ^{[37] .38} And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.

~Acts 8:35-38

Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? ⁴ 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.

⁵ For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. ⁶ For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

~Romans 6:3-6

For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

~1 Corinthians 12:13

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

~Galatians 3:27

And 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

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; ⁵ one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

~Ephesians 4:4-6

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, ²⁰ 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 28:19-20

Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.

~Acts 8:13

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

~Mark 16:16

 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

~Mark 1:8 | Image

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

~Titus 3:5

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; ⁵ one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

~Ephesians 4:4-6

 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

~Acts 2:41

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

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.”

~Acts 19:4

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.

~Acts 22:16

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

So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.

~Acts 10:48

And 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 come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.

~John 1:33

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

 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

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.

~Matthew 3:16

And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. ⁵ The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

~Mark 1:4-5

When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened ²² and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

~Luke 3:21-22

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.

¹³ When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins.

~Colossians 2:12-13

 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

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” ³² Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. ³³ At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.

~Acts 16:31-33

As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” ^{[37] .38} And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.

~Acts 8:36-38

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. ³⁹ The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

⁴⁰ With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” ⁴¹ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

~Acts 2:38-41

Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

³⁶ As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” ^[37].38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. ³⁹ When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. ⁴⁰ Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

~Acts 8:35-40

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. ² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. ³ Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ⁴ There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; ⁵ one Lord, one faith, one baptism; ⁶ one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

~Ephesians 4:1-6

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, ²⁷ for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

~Galatians 3:26-27

 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. ⁶ When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

~Acts 19:5-6

One Lord, one faith, one baptism;

~Ephesians 4:5

 So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?”

“John’s baptism,” they replied.

~Acts 19:3

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

Although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.

~John 4:2

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

 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

~1 Corinthians 10:2

He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.

~Acts 18:25

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

~Acts 1:5

 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?

~1 Corinthians 1:13

Because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

~Acts 8:16

 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.

~Acts 16:15

Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

~Matthew 3:6

All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus’ words, acknowledged that God’s way was right, because they had been baptized by John.

~Luke 7:29

I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

~1 Corinthians 1:14

But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

~Matthew 3:14

 But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!

~Luke 12:50

^{And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.}

~Acts 8:38

 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

~John 1:28

John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin?”

~Luke 20:4

Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.

~Acts 18:8

 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John—

~John 4:1

People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. ⁶ Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

⁷ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? ⁸ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

~Matthew 3:5-8

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ¹⁴ But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

¹⁵ Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

¹⁶ As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.

~Matthew 3:13-16

You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached—

~Acts 10:37

And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. ⁸ I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

~Mark 1:7-8

Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel.

~Acts 13:24

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. ²⁸ There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

~Galatians 3:27-28

^{To those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and 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 3:20-21

Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.

~1 Corinthians 1:16

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ¹⁴ But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

¹⁵ Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

~Matthew 3:13-15

Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— ² although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples.

~John 4:1-2

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ 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, ²⁰ 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 28:18-20

 Some manuscripts include here Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

~Acts 8:37

 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized.

~Acts 9:18

 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again”

~John 3:3

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. ²⁸ There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ²⁹ If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

~Galatians 3:27-29

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. ⁶ Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

~John 3:5-6

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. ¹⁷ And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; ¹⁸ they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”

¹⁹ After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.

~Mark 16:16-19

 ^{In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, 12 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 2:11–12

And the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

~Luke 3:22

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:The old has gone, the new is here!

~2 Corinthians 5:17

The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

~Mark 1:5

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.

~Acts 10:44

Beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.

~Acts 1:22

Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

~1 Corinthians 15:29

John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!

~Mark 11:30

He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

~Luke 3:3

Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had been baptizing in the early days. There he stayed.

~John 10:40

Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? ⁴ 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 6:3-4

 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea ² and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.

~Matthew 3:1-2

 John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? ⁸ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

~Luke 3:7-8

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. ¹³ Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw.

~Acts 8:12-13

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.

⁵ For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. ⁶ For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—

~Romans 6:4-6

In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, ¹² 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 2:11-12

Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. ³³ At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized.

~Acts 16:32-33

 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, ¹⁵ so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. ¹⁶ (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) ¹⁷ 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 1:14-17

^{6 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.}

~Galatians 3:26-28

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. ⁵ For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

~Acts 1:4–5

 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8

 He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.’

¹⁵ “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. ¹⁶ Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ ¹⁷ So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?”

¹⁸ When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.

~Acts 11:14-18

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” ⁴¹ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

~Acts 2:40-42

 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! ⁵⁰ But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!

~Luke 12:49-50

 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. ² They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

~1 Corinthians 10:1-2

 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ¹⁴ But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

~Matthew 3:13 -14

Although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. ³ So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee.

~John 4:2-3

 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. ³ They all ate the same spiritual food.

~1 Corinthians 10:2-3

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