When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Parallel translations
- KJV When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
- BSB On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- NKJV When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
- NASB When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
- NLT As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
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Quick answer
On hearing this, the disciples were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Overview
Their baptism into Jesus' name marked their full entry into the Christian community, building on the repentance John's baptism had begun. This is the only clear instance of what looks like a re-baptism in Acts, reflecting their unique transitional situation. It underscores that Christian baptism is specifically into the name of the risen Lord Jesus.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Acts 8:12But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning God’s Kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
- Acts 8:16for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus.
- Rom 6:3–4Or don’t you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
- 1 Cor 10:2and were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
- Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 10:48He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
- 1 Cor 1:13–15Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
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Acts is the risen Christ continuing his work by the Spirit through the church, as the apostles preach that there is salvation in no other name under heaven.
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