Baptizing Infants

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, immediately.

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway from the water: and lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him;

having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.

Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.

in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ; — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

For as many of you as were baptized into Christ did put on Christ.

For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.

So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek.

Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? — read the full passage →

They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives; — read the full passage →

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation;

though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things;

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

And youdid he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins, — read the full passage →

in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

O foolish Galatians, who did bewitch you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth crucified?

Now concerning spiritualgifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved:

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:—

but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

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 straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;

And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

Now when they heardthis, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.

And he went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was at the first baptizing; and there he abode.

And after these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Judæa, because the Jews sought to kill him. — read the full passage →

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and truth.

When therefore the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John

And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom. — read the full passage →

And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

And he came into all the region round about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins;

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him. — read the full passage →

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; — read the full passage →

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, — read the full passage →

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

I came to cast fire upon the earth; and what do I desire, if it is already kindled?

And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.

And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Many shall purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand; but they that are wise shall understand.

but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, so that he will not hear.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,