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NASB | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 3:15 But Jesus replied to him, "Permit it just now; for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John permitted [it and baptized] Him. |
Subject: What does water baptism do? |
Bible Note: One more time for emphasis: "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also AFTER BELIEVING [yet before water baptism] in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?" You say that I failed to make the distinctions, is it my failure or yours, What Peter is talking about here is a sign of the Holy Spirit by the house of Cornelius speaking with tongues. If you will go back to Acts 10:48, It will help you understand Peter's conclusion in Acts 11:15-18 "but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit". Is a sign to the Jews Acts 10:48 placed them in Christ. If you were back in the first century, what would your answer be to the men who asked "Bretheren What shall we do". Would you answer be the same as Peters answer? " When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "Well then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance that leads to life."' Water baptism was included here also! --Acts 11:15-18 |