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Acts 19:4 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Acts 19:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 19 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 19:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 19:4
John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance—Paul carefully explains John's role as forerunner, whose baptism called for moral reformation (μετάνοια, metanoia—change of mind) while directing people toward him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. The Greek construction emphasizes John's explicit instruction: believe (πιστεύσωσιν) on the Coming One. John's ministry was never an end in itself but an arrow pointing to Christ. This verse refutes both those who elevate John above his preparatory role and those who dismiss baptism's importance—John's baptism mattered precisel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 19:4
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“he saw Jesus coming to him”
“but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.,For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.,,,,,,,,”
“how he said”
“I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,,John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:,,,,,,,,”
“'I am not the Christ”
“who is preferred before me”
“God has brought salvation{TR”
“that he might testify about the light”
“and he has testified to the truth.”
“child”