Baptizō βαπτίζω

Baptizō (Greek βαπτίζω, Strong's G907) is a Greek verb meaning “to baptize”. It occurs 81 times in 66 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Baptism

Verses

Every verse with Baptizō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 3:6
  And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
• Matthew 3:11
  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: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.
• Matthew 3:13
  Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.
• Matthew 3:14
  But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”
• Matthew 3:16
  And 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:As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
• Matthew 20:22
  But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.
• Matthew 20:23
  And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.“You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”
• Matthew 28:19
  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: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,

Mark

• Mark 1:4
  John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
• Mark 1:5
  And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
• Mark 1:8
  I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
• Mark 1:9
  And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
• Mark 6:14
  And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
• Mark 6:24
  And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”
• Mark 7:4
  And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
• Mark 10:38
  But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?”
• Mark 10:39
  And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:“We can,” the brothers answered. “You will drink the cup that I drink,” Jesus said, “and you will be baptized with the baptism that I undergo.
• Mark 16:16
  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Luke

• Luke 3:7
  Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
• Luke 3:12
  Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
• Luke 3:16
  John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: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.
• Luke 3:21
  Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened,
• Luke 7:29
  And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John.
• Luke 7:30
  But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.
• Luke 11:38
  And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.
• Luke 12:50
  But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

John

• John 1:25
  And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
• John 1:26
  John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know.
• John 1:28
  These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.All this happened at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
• John 1:31
  And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
• John 1:33
  And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.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.’
• John 3:22
  After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized.
• John 3:23
  And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized.
• John 3:26
  And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him.So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
• John 4:1
  When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John
• John 4:2
  (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)(although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples),
• John 10:40
  And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.Then Jesus went back across the Jordan to the place where John had first been baptizing, and He stayed there.

Acts

• Acts 1:5
  For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
• Acts 2:38
  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.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.
• Acts 2:41
  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
• Acts 8:12
  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.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.
• Acts 8:13
  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
• Acts 8:16
  (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
• Acts 8:36
  And 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?As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?”
• Acts 8:38
  And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
• Acts 9:18
  And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,
• Acts 10:47
  Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”
• Acts 10:48
  And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
• Acts 11:16
  Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’
• Acts 16:15
  And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
• Acts 16:33
  And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized.
• Acts 18:8
  And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.
• Acts 19:3
  And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.“Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied.
• Acts 19:4
  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.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.”
• Acts 19:5
  When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
• Acts 22:16
  And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

Romans

• Romans 6:3
  Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 1:13
  Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?
• 1 Corinthians 1:14
  I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
• 1 Corinthians 1:15
  Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.
• 1 Corinthians 1:16
  And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
• 1 Corinthians 1:17
  For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
• 1 Corinthians 10:2
  And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
• 1 Corinthians 12:13
  For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.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.
• 1 Corinthians 15:29
  Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?If these things are not so, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?

Galatians

• Galatians 3:27
  For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).