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NASB | Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:41 So then, those who accepted his message were baptized; and on that day about 3,000 souls were added [to the body of believers]. |
Subject: Who should baptize? |
Bible Note: Greetings Searcher! I believe you are absolutely correct my friend! Scripture only gives one requirement for baptism - repentance. Acts 2:38 - "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 - "Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day." Acts 8:35 - "Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, ‘‘Look, here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptized?” 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him." Acts 18:7 - "Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized." Baptism should be as soon after conversion as is possible. But, a delay doesn't nullify it either. :-) Further, Scripture puts absolutely no restrictions on who can baptism. In fact, the command to baptize is part of the Great Commission, which is generally regarded as a universal command. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |