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Acts 22:16 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Acts 22:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
Acts 22:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 22:16
Ananias commands Paul: 'Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.' This verse requires careful interpretation to avoid baptismal regeneration. The grammar indicates 'calling on the name of the Lord' governs both 'be baptized' and 'wash away thy sins.' Sin's washing happens through faith-filled calling on Christ, baptism testifying to that inward reality. The middle voice 'wash away' (apolousai) suggests self-action enabled by grace—responding to God's work. Baptism symbolizes but doesn't effect regeneration; it's obedience following conversion (Acts 2:38-...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 22:16
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“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.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'{Joel 2:28-32}”
“but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus”
“which we did ourselves”
“having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience”
“which now saves you-- not the putting away of the filth of the flesh”
“and not delay”
“whether Jews or Greeks”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”