Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Infant Baptism?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Infant Baptism in the Bible
What does the Bible say about infant baptism? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Infant Baptism
- 1Matthew 19:14
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
KJV - 2Matthew 28:19
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
KJV - 3Mark 16:16
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
KJV - 4John 3:5
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
KJV - 5Acts 2:38
“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.”
KJV - 6Acts 2:41
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
KJV - 7Acts 16:15
“And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”
KJV - 8Acts 16:33
“And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes ; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”
KJV - 9Acts 22:16
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
KJV - 10Romans 6:4
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
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New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Infant Baptism? (12 Verses)
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations”
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
“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.”
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”
“And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”
“And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes ; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
“In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Infant Baptism
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about infant baptism. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about infant baptism and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about infant baptism is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on infant baptism needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about infant baptism with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about infant baptism, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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