Overview
The Bible addresses baptism with the holy spirit across 9 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Tongue and Apostles, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about baptism with the holy spirit
New Testament
Acts
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
He said unto them Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
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.
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
People in the Bible and baptism with the holy spirit
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying baptism with the holy spirit for yourself
- Begin with Acts 2:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Paul and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Holy Spirit, Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Tongue and Apostles, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about baptism with the holy spirit?
The Bible addresses baptism with the holy spirit across 9 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Tongue and Apostles, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about baptism with the holy spirit?
The Bible references baptism with the holy spirit in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention baptism with the holy spirit?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 2:1: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with baptism with the holy spirit?
Paul and Jesus.
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