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href="/niv/galatians/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/galatians/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/galatians/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/galatians/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/galatians/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/galatians/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/galatians/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/galatians/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/galatians/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/galatians/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/galatians/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/galatians/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ like a garment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/galatians/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/galatians/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And when you were baptized, it was as though you had put on Christ in the same way you put on new clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/galatians/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/galatians/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Clearly, all of you who were baptized in Christ's name have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/galatians/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You were baptized into union with Christ, and now you are clothed, so to speak, with the life of Christ himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/galatians/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, all of you who were baptized into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/galatians/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/galatians/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/galatians/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/galatians/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for all of you who have been baptized into Christ, have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/galatians/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/galatians/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for as many as were immersed into Christ put on Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/galatians/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/galatians/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for as many as to Christ were baptized did put on Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/galatians/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For as many of you as were immersed into Christ have put on Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/galatians/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ, have put on Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/galatians/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have become clothed with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/galatians/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/galatians/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/galatians/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For those who have been baptized in the name of Christ have been clothed with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For those who have been baptized into The Messiah have put on The Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/galatians/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for as many of you as have been immersed into Christ, have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/galatians/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/galatians/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ, have been invested with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/galatians/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/galatians/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for all of you who have been baptized into Christ, have clothed yourselves with Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/galatians/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for as many of you as were immersed into Christ, did put on Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/galatians/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/galatians/3-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=678" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/galatians/3.htm">Sons Through Faith in Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26</span>You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosoi (RelPro-NMP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">all of</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">you who were baptized</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: enedysasthe (V-AIM-2P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">have clothed yourselves with</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">28</span>There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a></span><br />Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Colossians 2:12</a></span><br />And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a></span><br />For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a></span><br />and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a></span><br />Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a></span><br />Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">1 Peter 3:21</a></span><br />And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-6</a></span><br />He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a></span><br />Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">1 Corinthians 1:13-15</a></span><br />Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? / I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-21.htm">Genesis 3:21</a></span><br />And the LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and He clothed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/29-4.htm">Exodus 29:4</a></span><br />Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.</p><p class="hdg">as many.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19,20</a></b></br> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15,16</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">put.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-14.htm">Job 29:14</a></b></br> I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment <i>was</i> as a robe and a diadem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></b></br> I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh <i>himself</i> with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth <i>herself</i> with her jewels.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></b></br> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put <i>it</i> on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on <i>his</i> feet:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-29.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/3-6.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/matthew/3-6.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">He asks what moved them to leave the faith, and hold onto the law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Those who believe are justified,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">and blessed with Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">And this he shows by many reasons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">The purpose of the Law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">You are sons of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word "ὅσοι" (hosoi) indicates a collective group, suggesting that the message applies universally to all believers, regardless of their background. Historically, this was a radical notion in the early church, which was grappling with the integration of Gentile and Jewish believers. The phrase underscores the unity and equality of all Christians in the body of Christ.<p><b>who were baptized</b><br />The Greek word "βαπτίζω" (baptizō) means to immerse or submerge. Baptism in the early church was a significant rite of initiation, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Archaeological evidence from early Christian sites shows baptismal pools, indicating the importance of this practice. Baptism represents a public declaration of faith and a transformative spiritual experience.<p><b>into Christ</b><br />The preposition "εἰς" (eis) denotes movement into or union with. Being baptized "into Christ" signifies a profound spiritual union with Jesus. This concept is central to Pauline theology, where believers are seen as being "in Christ," sharing in His life, death, and resurrection. Historically, this was a powerful message for early Christians, who were often marginalized and persecuted; it affirmed their identity and security in Christ.<p><b>have clothed yourselves</b><br />The Greek verb "ἐνδύω" (endyo) means to put on or clothe oneself. This metaphor of clothing suggests a transformation of identity and character. In the ancient world, clothing was a significant marker of status and identity. By using this imagery, Paul conveys that believers take on the attributes and righteousness of Christ, shedding their old selves. This transformation is both a gift and a responsibility, calling Christians to live in a manner worthy of their new identity.<p><b>with Christ</b><br />The phrase "with Christ" indicates a close association and identification with Jesus. In the context of the early church, this was a profound statement of allegiance and belonging. It implies that believers are not only covered by Christ's righteousness but are also called to emulate His life and teachings. This union with Christ is the foundation of Christian ethics and community, encouraging believers to reflect Christ's love and holiness in their daily lives.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">For.</span>--This introduces the reason why the Christian stands to God in the relation of an adult son. He is so by virtue of his relation to Christ.<p><span class= "bld">Baptized into Christ.</span>--To be baptised "<span class= "ital">into</span> Christ" is something more than merely "to be baptised <span class= "ital">in the name of</span> Christ." It implies the contracting of a very close and intimate relation, the nature of which is expressed in the phrase which follows.<p><span class= "bld">Have put on Christ.</span>--The metaphor has been thought to be taken from the putting on of the white baptismal robes. It is, however, commonly used in the LXX., where it means "to adopt" or "cake to oneself." The Christian, at his baptism, thus "took to himself" Christ, and sought to grow into full unison and union with Him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ</span> (<span class="greek">ὅσοι γὰρ εἰς Ξριστὸν</span> <span class="greek">ἐβαπτίσθητε</span>); <span class="accented">for all ye who were baptized into Christ.</span> "For;" pointing back to the whole preceding verse, but especially to the words," in Christ Jesus." "All ye who were baptized;" more literally, "ye, as many as were," etc. The rendering in our Authorized Version, "as many of you as have been baptized," allows of, if it does not suggest, the surmise that the apostle was aware of there being those among the Christians he was writing to who had not been "baptized into Christ." But the context proves the fallacy of this surmise; for the baptism of a part of their body, whatever its consequences to those particular individuals, would have furnished no proof of the foregoing statement, that "all" of those whom he was addressing were "sons of God." The class marked out by the <span class="greek">ὅσοι</span> is clearly coextensive with the "ye all" of ver. 26. The fact is that this <span class="greek">ὅσοι</span> marks out a distinct class, not taken out from amongst Christians, but from amongst mankind at large. As compared with <span class="greek">οἵτινες</span>, which the apostle might have written instead, it may be regarded as affirming with greater positiveness than <span class="greek">οἵτινες</span> would have done, that what is predicated in the subsequent clause is predicated of every individual belonging to the class defined in this. It may be paraphrased thus: As surely as ever any one of you was baptized into Christ, so surely did he become clothed with Christ. Precisely the same considerations apply to the clause in <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3</a>, "All we who were baptized (<span class="greek">ὅσοι</span>, <span class="greek">ἐβαπτίσθημεν</span>) into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death." A similar paraphrase may be given in ver. 10 of this chapter: So surely as any are of the works of the Law, so surely are they under a curse; and in <a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14</a>, So surely as any are led by the Spirit of God, so surely are these sons of God. Below, in <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a>, "As many as shall walk by this rule," the <span class="greek">ὅσοι</span> does mark out a class from among the general body of Christians, who were not all acting thus. So also <a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15</a>, "As many as be perfect." Were baptized into Christ (<span class="greek">εἰς Ξριστὸν ἐβαπτίσθητε</span>). So <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3</a>, "Baptized into Christ Jesus, baptized into his death." The question arises - What is the precise force of the preposition "into" as thus employed with relation to baptism? With the present passage we have to group the following: "Baptizing them into (<span class="greek">εἰς</span>) the Name of the Father. and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>); "Were all baptized into (<span class="greek">εἰς</span>) Moses in the cloud and in the sea" (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-2.htm">1 Corinthians 10:2</a>); "In (<span class="greek">ἐν</span>) one Spirit were we all baptized into (<span class="greek">εἰς</span>) one body" (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a>), which statement, we must observe, is preceded by the apologue of a body with many members ending with "so also is Christ" (ver. 13). With reference to these passages we may observe that, since in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> ("We were baptized into one body") the preposition retains its strict sense of "into," and since "Christ" is perpetually set forth as for Christians the sphere of their very existence, <span class="accented">in</span> whom they are that which distinctively they are, it is reasonable to conclude that, when the apostle here and in <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3</a> uses the expression, "baptized into Christ," he uses the preposition in its strict sense; that is, meaning that Christians are in their baptism brought into that union with, in-being in, Christ which constitutes their life. Nor does <a href="/1_corinthians/10-2.htm">1 Corinthians 10:2</a>, "were baptized into Moses" (where both the Authorized an d the Revised Versions render, "unto," the latter adding in the margin, "Greek, into"), present any real objection to this view. For in comparing objects together, the apostle not unfrequently puts a very considerable strain upon a phrase when he wishes to bring the two several objects under one category, using it alike of that to which it is most strictly applicable, and of that to which it is not applicable strictly, but only in a very qualified sense. Compare, as a very noteworthy instance of this, his application of the words (<span class="greek">κοινωνία κοινωνός</span>), "communion," "having communion," in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16-20</a> (Revised Version); in which the expression, "having communion with devils (<span class="greek">κοινωνοὺς τῶν</span> <span class="greek">δαιμονίων γίγνεσθαι</span>," is, surely with considerable violence, applied to the case of persons eating things sacrificed to idols; but is applied thus by the apostle because he wishes to present a parallel to that real "communion of the blood, of the body, of Christ," which Christians are privileged to have in the Lord's Supper. Similarly, in vers. 2-4 of the same chapter, for the purpose of exhibiting a parallelism, he strains the expressions," spiritual meat," "spiritual drink," justly and precisely applicable to the Lord's Supper, to apply them to the manna and water from the rock, the meat and drink of the Israelites in the wilderness, although the only justification of their being thus designated consists in their having been supernaturally supplied, and perhaps also that they had a typical meaning. We can thus, then, understand how, with reference to the other sacrament in ver. 2 of the same chapter, he strains the expression, "baptized into," justly descriptive of Christian baptism, by applying it to that quasi-immersion of the Israelites in passing "through the midst of the Red Sea and under the cloud," which he construes into a "baptism" which made them over to a sort of union with, in-being in, Moses, thenceforward their lawgiver and leader. The import of the expression, "baptized into Moses," is to be estimated in the light thrown upon it by the more certain import of the expression, "baptized into Christ;" not this latter to be explained down for the purpose of making it correspond with the other. This view of the clause before us helps us to understand the words in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, "Baptizing them into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;" in the comprehension of which we are further assisted by the very remarkable, pregnant use sometimes made in the Old Testament of the word "Name," when it is employed to designate that presence of Divine power and grace which is the security of God's people and the confusion of their enemies (see <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Psalm 20:1, 7</a>; <a href="/psalms/75-1.htm">Psalm 75:1</a>; <a href="/isaiah/30-27.htm">Isaiah 30:27</a>, etc.). For the baptism which brings men "into Christ" brings them into the Name of the triune God as manifested to us in the gospel. Such an interpretation of these words approves itself fully with reference to their use in the supremely solemn hour of spirit-fraught utterance recorded in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>; notwithstanding that in other passages, of plain historical narrative, such as <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a> and Acts 19:5, it may be more natural to take the preposition in the phrase, "baptize into the Name of Christ," in a lower and less determinate sense - either as "unto," "with reference to," or, which seems more probable, as pointing to that professed connection with Christ as his people ("Ye are Christ's," <a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a>), into which the sacrament brings men. But this lower interpretation, if admitted in those passages, has no claim to dominate our minds when endeavouring to apprehend the full import of the passage now before us, and of <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3</a>. In these the apostle is evidently penetrating into the inmost significance and operation of the rite; and therefore beyond question means to indicate its function, as verily blessed by God for the translation of its faithful recipients into vital union with Christ. For the just comprehension of the apostle's meaning, it is of the utmost consequence to note that he introduces this reference to baptism for the purpose of justifying his affirmation in ver. 26, that in Christ Jesus those whom he is addressing were all sons of God <span class="accented">through faith.</span> This consideration makes it clear that he viewed their baptism as connected with faith. If there was any reality in their action in it at all, if they were not acting an unreal part, their coming to baptism was an outcome of faith on their part in Christ. By voluntarily offering themselves to be baptized into his Name, they were consciously obeying his own instructions: they were manifesting their desire and their resolve to attach themselves to his discipleship and service; to be thenceforth people of his, as by him redeemed, and as expecting at his hands spiritual life here and perfected salvation hereafter. Therefore it was thai they were in their baptism translated "into Christ;" their voluntary act of faith brought them under such operation of Divine grace as made the rite effectual for the transcendent change which the expression indicates; for it is abundantly apparent that a spiritual transition such as this cannot be wrought by a man's own volition or action, but only by the hand of God; as St. John testifies (<a href="/john/1-13.htm">John 1:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Have put on Christ</span> (<span class="greek">Ξριστὸν</span> <span class="greek">ἐνεδύσασθε</span>); <span class="accented">did put on Christ.</span> In <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> we find the imperative used, "Put ye on (<span class="greek">ἐνδύσασθε</span>) the Lord Jesus Christ." There the phrase has an ethical application, denoting the adoption of that whole system of habits which characterized the Lord Jesus, and presents in a more definite form that "putting on" of "the new man" which is insisted upon in <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm">Ephesians 4:24</a>. This can hardly be its meaning here; rather it is to be regarded as a more determinate form of the notion of" being justified." The penitent convert, by that decisive action of his faith which by seeking "baptism into Christ" put forth his hand to lay hold of the righteousness which is by faith, became invested with this particular form of "righteousness," namely, that very acceptableness, in the sight of God, which shone in Christ himself. In that hour God "made him acceptable in the Beloved" (cf. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6</a>, <span class="greek">ἐχαρίτωσεν ἡμᾶς ἐν τῷ ἠγαπημένῳ</span>); endued this poor guilty creature with the loving-kindness with which he regarded his own Son. The middle voice of the Greek verb, though it denotes in <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> action of the Christian's own, is not to be so far pressed as to exclude the notion of our having in this case been subjected to the action of another. Comp. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">Luke 24:49</a>, "Until ye be clothed (<span class="greek">ἐνδύσησθε</span>) with power from on high;" <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53</a>, "This mortal must put on (<span class="greek">ἐνδύσασθαι</span>) immortality;" so <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">2 Corinthians 5:3</a>. It is the exclusive prerogative of God to justify the sinner; and therefore it must have been by him that the believer became clothed with Christ, not by himself, though it was by his own voluntary act that he came under this operation of the Divine grace. It is, perhaps, impossible more strongly to express the intense character (so to speak) which belongs to the righteousness which comes to us through faith in Christ, than by the form in which it is here exhibited. The apostle, however, in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>, uses an expression which may be put by the side of it: "That we might become the righteousness of God in him." It is now clear how completely this verse makes good the affirmation in the preceding one. We have indeed been made sons of God in Christ Jesus if we have become clothed with Christ. For what other in this relation does the phrase, "sons of God," denote as applied to ourselves, than the intense love into the bosom of which God has received us? No higher degree of adoption to be sons is conceivable; though the complete <span class="accented">manifestation</span> of this adoption still remains in the future (<a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Romans 8:19</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/galatians/3-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all of</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσοι</span> <span class="translit">(hosoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you [who] were baptized</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβαπτίσθητε</span> <span class="translit">(ebaptisthēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστὸν</span> <span class="translit">(Christon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have clothed yourselves with</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνεδύσασθε</span> <span class="translit">(enedysasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστὸν</span> <span class="translit">(Christon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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