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but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. <a href="/nkjv/acts/1.htm">New King James Version</a> for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” <a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized and empowered and united with the Holy Spirit, not long from now.” <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence. <a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> because John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit a few days from now." <a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.? <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now." <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For John indeed baptized with water, but before many days have passed you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit." <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because John, indeed, immersed in water, but you will be immersed in the Holy Spirit not many days after these.” <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days after these." <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because John, indeed, baptized with water, and ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit -- after not many days.' <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For John truly immersed in water; and ye shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit not after these many days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence. <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For John, indeed, baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not many days from now.” <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the holy Spirit.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For John baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For Yohannan baptized in water, and you shall be baptized in The Spirit of Holiness, after not many days”.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for John indeed immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit, not many days hence.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days after the present.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> " for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence." <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For John indeed baptized with water, but before many days have passed you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit." <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>because John, indeed, immersed in water, but ye shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit, not many days hence."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall within a few days be baptized with the holy Spirit.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/1-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=39" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/1.htm">Prologue</a> 4And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss. 5<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisen (V-AIA-3S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">baptized</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydati (N-DNS) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">with water,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollas (Adj-AFP) -- Much, many; often. ">in a few</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautas (DPro-AFP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthēsesthe (V-FIP-2P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">will be baptized</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiō (Adj-DNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.” </a> 6So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> 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. <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Mark 1:8</a> I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> 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. <a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a> I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38-39</a> Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25-27</a> I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a> For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. <a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7</a> But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Acts 11:16</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a> When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ... <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4-6</a> 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.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. / And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> 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. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-6</a> 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,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.John.<a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.<a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4</a> Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.<a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:but.<a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4,16-21</a> And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a> And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/10-40.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/john/2-12.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/john/21-23.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/john/21-17.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Little</a> <a href="/john/9-1.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/1-2.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/john/21-17.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/22-21.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/9-19.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/5-7.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/7-59.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div>1. <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a> 4. <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a> 6. <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a> 9. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a> 10. <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</a> </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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This act was a public declaration of repentance and preparation for the coming Messiah. John's baptism was a precursor to the new covenant, symbolizing cleansing and the need for spiritual renewal. In <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a>, John himself distinguishes his baptism from the one Jesus would bring, highlighting the temporary and preparatory nature of his own ministry. The use of water in baptism also connects to Jewish purification rituals, which were common in the first-century context.but in a few days This phrase indicates the imminence of a significant event, pointing to the fulfillment of Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit. The "few days" refers to the period between Jesus' ascension and the day of Pentecost, which was ten days later. This time frame is significant as it aligns with the Jewish festival of Shavuot, or Pentecost, which celebrated the giving of the Law at Sinai. The timing underscores the transition from the old covenant to the new, where the Law is written on hearts through the Spirit.you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. This baptism with the Holy Spirit marks the beginning of the Church and the empowerment of believers for ministry. It fulfills Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people. The Holy Spirit's coming signifies a new era in God's redemptive plan, enabling believers to live out the teachings of Jesus and spread the Gospel. This baptism is distinct from John's water baptism, as it involves an internal transformation and empowerment rather than an external ritual. The Holy Spirit's indwelling presence is a key theme throughout the New Testament, emphasizing the believer's new identity in Christ and the ongoing work of sanctification.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophetic figure who baptized with water as a sign of repentance and preparation for the coming Messiah. His ministry was pivotal in preparing the way for Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is preparing His disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit, which will empower them for their mission. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' promise, they are instructed to wait in Jerusalem for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the disciples are instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit, significant as the birthplace of the early Church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, promised by Jesus to empower and guide the disciples in their mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_baptism.htm">Understanding Baptism</a> Recognize the distinction between water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Water baptism symbolizes repentance and cleansing, while the baptism of the Holy Spirit signifies empowerment and transformation. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> Emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. The Spirit empowers, guides, and equips us for service and witness. <a href="/topical/w/waiting_on_god's_timing.htm">Waiting on God's Timing</a> Just as the disciples were instructed to wait for the Holy Spirit, we must learn to wait on God's timing in our lives, trusting His perfect plan. <a href="/topical/e/empowerment_for_mission.htm">Empowerment for Mission</a> The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not just for personal edification but for empowering believers to fulfill the Great Commission. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a> Encourage believers to live with an expectation of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives, being open to His leading and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_comma_johanneum.htm">What is the Comma Johanneum?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_covenant.htm">What is the Baptism of Love?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_harness_spiritual_power_via_rituals.htm">How can one harness spiritual power through rituals?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_7_bible_baptisms.htm">What are the seven baptisms mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) John truly baptized with water.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm" title="I indeed baptize you with water to repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.">Matthew 3:11</a>. The words threw the disciples back upon their recollection of their first admission to the Kingdom. Some of them, at least, must have remembered also the teaching which had told them of the new birth of water and of the Spirit (<a href="/context/john/3-3.htm" title="Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.">John 3:3-5</a>). Now they were told that their spirits were to be as fully baptised, i.e., plunged, into the power of the Divine Spirit, as their bodies had then been plunged in the waters of the Jordan. And this was to be "not many days hence." The time was left undefined, as a discipline to their faith and patience. They were told that it would not be long, lest faith and patience should fail.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Indeed for truly, A.V. Ye shall be baptized, etc. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a>; <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a>; <a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a>.) St. Peter refers to this saying of the Lord's in his address to the Church of Jerusalem (<a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Acts 11:16</a>), and the record of it here may be an indication that St. Luke derived his information of these early events from Peter. A curious question arises as to the baptism of the apostles themselves. When were they baptized, and by whom? Chrysostom says, "They were baptized by John." But it is evident, from <a href="/john/3-22.htm">John 3:22</a>; <a href="/john/4-1.htm">John 4:1, 2</a>, that converts were baptized with Christian, as distinct from John's, baptism in our Lord's lifetime, and hence it may seem probable, especially considering that St. Paul was baptized, that the apostles may have been baptized by Christ (Bishop Wordsworth On <a href="/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2</a>). If so, the baptism with the Holy Ghost at Pentecost was the complement of that baptism, not the substitute for it. "In our case," says Chrysostom, "both (the baptism of water and of the Spirit) take place under one act, but then they were divided." <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. baptized ἐβάπτισεν (ebaptisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. with water, ὕδατι (hydati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. in a few πολλὰς (pollas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. days ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be baptized βαπτισθήσεσθε (baptisthēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Holy Ἁγίῳ (Hagiō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit.” Πνεύματι (Pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 1:5 For John indeed baptized in water (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/1-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 1:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 1:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 1:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 1:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>