Bible Verses About Water Baptism

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

"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."

"Therefore 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."

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

"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?"

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."

"Buried 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."

"The 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."

"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."

"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."

What does the Bible say about water baptism?

Water baptism is an outward declaration of an inward transformation. Commanded by Christ and practiced by the early church, baptism symbolizes a believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about water baptism, each quoted in full.

Is baptism necessary for salvation?

Most Christians believe salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) and that baptism is an act of obedience rather than a requirement for salvation. The thief on the cross was saved without baptism (Luke 23:43). However, baptism is clearly commanded by Christ (Matthew 28:19) and expected of all believers.

What does baptism symbolize?

Baptism symbolizes a believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:4). Going under the water represents dying to the old life of sin; rising from the water represents new life in Christ.