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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/19.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having heard, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When they heard <i>this</i>, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When they heard <i>this,</i> they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After hearing this, they were baptized [again, this time] in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After the people heard Paul say this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they, having heard, were immersed into the Name of the Lord Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having heard, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they, having heard, were baptized -- to the name of the Lord Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they having heard, were immersed in the name of the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Having heard these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Upon hearing these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they heard these things, they were baptized in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when they heard these things, they were baptized in the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now when they heard it, they were baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, having heard <i>this</i>, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when they heard <i>this,</i> they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/19-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6233" 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/acts/19.htm">The Holy Spirit Received at Ephesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>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.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">On hearing this,</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">they 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/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.…<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="/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="/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="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</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="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="/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="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a></span><br />Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.<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="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12</a></span><br />But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a></span><br />For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47-48</a></span><br />“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Acts 22:16</a></span><br />And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’<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="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a></span><br />one Lord, one faith, one baptism;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.</p><p class="hdg">they.</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="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12,16</a></b></br> But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3,4</a></b></br> Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/19-28.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Jesus</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-1.htm">The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-13.htm">The Jewish exorcists,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-16.htm">are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Conjuring books are burnt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/19-35.htm">which is appeased by the town clerk.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On hearing this</b><br>This phrase refers to the response of the disciples in Ephesus after Paul explained the difference between John's baptism and the baptism in the name of Jesus. The context is crucial: Paul encountered some disciples who had only received John's baptism, which was a baptism of repentance, preparing the way for Jesus (<a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a>). The "hearing" indicates their understanding and acceptance of the full gospel message, which includes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a>).<p><b>they were baptized</b><br>Baptism here signifies a public declaration of faith and identification with Jesus Christ. In the early church, baptism was an immediate response to belief in Jesus (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>, <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36-38</a>). It symbolizes the believer's death to sin and resurrection to a new life in Christ (<a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a>). The act of baptism in water is a significant step of obedience and a means of grace, marking the believer's entry into the Christian community.<p><b>into the name of the Lord Jesus</b><br>Being baptized "into the name of the Lord Jesus" signifies allegiance and submission to Jesus as Lord and Savior. This phrase emphasizes the authority and power of Jesus' name (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). In the cultural context of the time, a name represented the essence and authority of a person. Thus, being baptized into Jesus' name means entering into a covenant relationship with Him, acknowledging His lordship, and receiving the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>). This baptism contrasts with John's baptism, which was preparatory, pointing forward to the coming Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is central to the events in <a href="/bsb/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>. He is on his third missionary journey and is in Ephesus, teaching and spreading the gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor where Paul encounters disciples who had only received John's baptism. Ephesus was known for its temple to Artemis and was a significant center for early Christianity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples_of_john_the_baptist.htm">Disciples of John the Baptist</a></b><br>Individuals who had been baptized by John the Baptist's baptism of repentance but had not yet received the Holy Spirit or been baptized in the name of Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a></b><br>A significant Christian sacrament symbolizing purification and admission into the faith. In this context, it refers to being baptized in the name of Jesus, signifying a new understanding and acceptance of the gospel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The third person of the Trinity, whose presence and power are essential for the Christian life. The disciples in Ephesus had not yet received the Holy Spirit until they were baptized in Jesus' name.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_baptism.htm">Understanding Baptism</a></b><br>Baptism is not merely a ritual but a profound declaration of faith and identification with Jesus Christ. It signifies a transition from the old life to a new life in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit is essential for the Christian life, empowering believers to live out their faith. Baptism in Jesus' name is closely linked with receiving the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_correct_doctrine.htm">Importance of Correct Doctrine</a></b><br>The Ephesian disciples' experience highlights the importance of understanding and embracing the full gospel message, including the role of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_discipleship.htm">Community and Discipleship</a></b><br>The passage underscores the importance of community and discipleship in the Christian journey. Paul’s role in teaching and correcting the disciples is a model for how believers should support one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_christ's_command.htm">Obedience to Christ's Command</a></b><br>Baptism is an act of obedience to Christ's command and a public testimony of faith. It is a step every believer should take as part of their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_baptism_in_jesus'_name_mean.htm">What does baptism in Jesus' name signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_chrismation's_purpose_in_christianity.htm">What is the purpose of Chrismation in Christianity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_augsburg_confession's_beliefs.htm">What are the core beliefs of the Augsburg Confession?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_re-baptism.htm">Is re-baptism supported by biblical teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.</span>--On the use of this formula in connection with the baptism of Jewish converts, see Notes on <a href="/acts/2-38.htm" title="Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.">Acts 2:38</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm" title="Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:">Matthew 28:19</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> <span class="accented">- And when</span> for <span class="accented">when</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">into</span> for in, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Into the Name of the Lord Jesus</span> (see <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a>). So too <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48</a> of Cornelius and his company, "He commanded them to be baptized in the Name (<span class="greek">ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι</span>) of Jesus Christ" (R.V.). The formula of baptism, as commanded by the Lord Jesus himself, was, "In [or, 'into'] the Name (<span class="greek">αἰς τὸ ὔνομα</span>) of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). But the candidate always first made a profession of his faith in Jesus Christ, as in the A.V. of <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Acts 8:37</a>; and the effect of baptism was an incorporation into Christ so as to partake of his death unto sin and his life unto righteousness. It was, therefore, a true and compendious description of baptism, to speak of it as a baptism in (or into) the Name of Jesus Christ. (See the Baptismal Service in the Book of Common Prayer.) There does not seem to be any difference of meaning between <span class="greek">ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι</span> and <span class="greek">εἰς τὸ ὄνομα</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/19-5.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">On hearing this,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀκούσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(Akousantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were baptized</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβαπτίσθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(ebaptisthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd 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">in</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">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄνομα</span> <span class="translit">(onoma)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> </span><span class="str2">Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus.</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/19-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 19:5 When they heard this they were baptized (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/19-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 19:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 19:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/19-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 19:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 19:6" /></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>