Acts 8:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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“For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)”
King James Version · Public Domain“for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, and only they have been baptized--to the name of the Lord Jesus;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 8:16 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
- Acts 2:38Peter 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 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
- Acts 11:15As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning.
- Acts 19:2and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”
- Acts 19:5On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- 1 Corinthians 1:13Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
- Galatians 3:27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
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