Acts 1:5

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 1:5

BSB

For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

AKJV

For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

CPDV

For John, indeed, baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not many days from now."

ERV

For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

NHEB

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

SMT

For John truly immersed in water; and ye shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit not after these many days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 1:5

ForG3754Conjunction JohnG2491Noun Masculine trulyG3303 baptizedG907withwaterG5204Noun Neuter butG1161Conjunction yeG5210shallbebaptizedG907 withG1722PrepositiontheHolyG40Adjective GhostG4151Noun Neuter notG3756 manyG4183Adjective daysG2250Noun Feminine henceG5025

Commentary for Acts 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 1:5

Summary

Holy Spirit baptism distinguished from water

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Spirit baptism promised

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD