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Luke 3:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 3:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 3 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Luke 3:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 3:16
John declares: 'I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh...he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.' John contrasts his water baptism (symbolizing repentance) with Messiah's Spirit baptism (effecting transformation). The phrase 'mightier than I' (Greek 'ischyroteros mou,' ἰσχυρότερός μου) emphasizes Christ's superior power and authority—John isn't worthy to loose His shoe latch. Spirit baptism is Pentecost's promise (Acts 1:5, 2:1-4), while fire baptism suggests both purifying judgment and refining power. Christ's baptism doesn't merely symbolize change bu...
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Cross-References for Luke 3:16
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“immerse} you in water for repentance”
“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.,,,,,,,,”
“the Holy Spirit fell on them”
“but he who sent me to baptize in water”
“I baptize in water, but among you stands one whom you don't know.,John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;,,,,,,,,”
“John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”
“and one sat on each of them.”
“whether Jews or Greeks”
“saying”