Paul explained: "John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus." Cross References Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:7 And he began to proclaim: "After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. Luke 3:16 John answered all of them: "I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. John 1:7 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. John 1:26 "I baptize with water," John replied, "but among you stands One you do not know. John 1:27 He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie." Acts 13:24 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. Treasury of Scripture Then said Paul, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. John. Acts 1:5 Acts 11:16 Acts 13:23-25 |