Bible Verses About Baptism

Bible verses about baptism, its meaning, and its significance for believers.

King James Version
19Go ye 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
38Then 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.
Acts 2:38
4Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:16
21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 3:21
27For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Galatians 3:27
16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 22:16
12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Colossians 2:12
5One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Ephesians 4:5
16And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Matthew 3:16
36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Acts 8:36
38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Acts 8:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about baptism?

The Bible presents baptism as an outward expression of an inward faith. Jesus commanded His followers to baptize in Matthew 28:19, and Acts 2:38 connects it with repentance and the forgiveness of sins.

Is baptism necessary for salvation?

Christians have varying views on this. Mark 16:16 and Acts 2:38 link baptism with salvation, while Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes salvation by grace through faith. Most agree baptism is an act of obedience following conversion.

Should infants be baptized or only believers?

Christians hold two main positions. Paedobaptists (Catholics, Presbyterians, Lutherans) baptize infants as a sign of the covenant community, similar to circumcision. Credobaptists (Baptists, Pentecostals) practice believer's baptism only, arguing that faith must precede baptism based on passages like Acts 8:36-38. Both traditions have long historical roots.