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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:13 For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed--united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life]. [Rom 3:22; Gal 3:28] |
Bible Question: Who was baptized by the Holy Spirit other than the apostles? |
Bible Answer: Sarah, in the book of Acts, there are a number of instances where people received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Some long after their water baptism. Some were baptized in the Holy Spirit BEFORE they were immersed. For instance, in Acts 10:44-48 Peter was preaching to some Gentiles. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those (Gentiles) who were listening to the message. All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.” So you see, Sarah, it doesn’t necessarily come WHEN we are baptized. Those folks, mentioned above, received the Holy Spirit, then BECAUSE THEY HAD RECEIVED THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT they were immersed in water. Paul had just the opposite kind of experience in Acts 19:1-7. Paul asked some of John the Baptist’s disciples, “Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE you believed. (This informs us that merely believing, DOESN'T MEAN we are baptized in the Holy Spirit.) They responded that they had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Paul asked them, “Into what were you baptized?” They told him, “John the Baptist.” First they were “rebaptized”, then AFTER their water baptism, Paul LAID HANDS on them, and then they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, then they spoke in tongues, AND then they prophesied. There were about 12 men that this happened to. And don’t limit this experience to the New Testament time period only. It also happened in the Old. Taleb |