Acts 19:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Paul said, "John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him—that is, in Jesus."

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Εἶπεν δὲ Παῦλος, Ἰωάννης μὲν ἐβάπτισεν βάπτισμα μετανοίας, τῷ λαῷ λέγων, εἰς τὸν ἐρχόμενον μετʼ αὐτὸν ἵνα πιστεύσωσιν, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν, εἰς τὸν Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν.

Transliteration

Eipen de Paulos, Ioannes men ebaptisen baptisma metanoias, to the lao legon, into the erchomenon met' auton hina pisteusōsin, that estin, into the Christon Iesoun.

Grammar Details

• *Eipen*: aorist, 3rd singular, indicative - he said
• *de*: postpositive particle - but/and
• *Paulos*: nominative, masculine, singular - Paul
• *Ioannes*: nominative, masculine, singular - John
• *men*: postpositive particle - indeed/on one hand
• *ebaptisen*: aorist, 3rd singular, indicative - he baptized
• *baptisma*: accusative, neuter, singular - baptism
• *metanoias*: genitive, feminine, singular - of repentance
• *lao*: dative, masculine, singular - people
• *legon*: present participle, nominative, masculine, singular - saying
• *erchomenon*: present participle, accusative, masculine, singular - coming one
• *met'*: preposition + accusative - after
• *auton*: accusative, masculine, singular - him
• *hina*: conjunction - so that/in order that
• *pisteusōsin*: aorist, 3rd plural, subjunctive - they might believe
• *estin*: present, 3rd singular, indicative - is
• *Christon*: accusative, masculine, singular - Christ
• *Iesoun*: accusative, masculine, singular - Jesus

Word Meanings

• *ebaptisen*: he baptized/immersed
• *baptisma*: baptism/immersion/washing
• *metanoias*: of repentance/change of mind
• *lao*: people/nation/crowd
• *erchomenon*: coming one/one who comes

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Then said Paul, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G1161} Paul{G3972} said,{G2036} John{G2491} {G3303} baptized{G907} with the baptism{G908} of repentance,{G3341} saying{G3004} unto the people{G2992} that{G2443} they should believe{G4100} on{G1519} him that{G5124} should come{G2064} after{G3326} him,{G846} that{G5124} is,{G2076} on{G1519} {G5547} Jesus.{G2424}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then{G1161} said{G2036}{(G5627)} Paul{G3972}, John{G2491} verily{G3303} baptized{G907}{(G5656)} with the baptism{G908} of repentance{G3341}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)} unto the people{G2992}, that{G2443} they should believe{G4100}{(G5661)} on{G1519} him which should come{G2064}{(G5740)} after{G3326} him{G846}, that is{G5123}{(G5748)}, on{G1519} Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Then sayde Paul: Iohn verely bapiised with the baptim of repentaunce sayinge vnto the people that they shuld beleve on him which shuld come after him: that is on Christ Iesus.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Paul sayde: Ihon baptysed with the baptyme of repentaunce, and spake vnto ye people, that they shulde beleue on him, which shulde come after him, that is, on Iesus, that the same is Christ.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then saide Paul, Iohn verely baptized with the baptisme of repentance, saying vnto the people, that they shoulde beleeue in him, which should come after him, that is, in Christ Iesus.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then sayde Paul: Iohn veryly baptized with the baptisme of repentaunce, saying vnto the people, that they should beleue on hym which shoulde come after hym, that is, on Christe Iesus.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And Paul said, `John, indeed, did baptize with a baptism of reformation, saying to the people that in him who is coming after him they should believe -- that is, in the Christ -- Jesus;'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him that should come after him, that is, on Jesus.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people that they should believe on him that should come after him, that is, on Jesus.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And Paul said, John gave a baptism which goes with a change of heart, saying to the people that they were to have faith in him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Paul said, "John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Paul said,“John baptized with a baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.”

Referenced Verses

• John 1:27 : 27 He is the one who comes after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.
• John 1:7 : 7 He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.
• John 1:15 : 15 John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.”'
• John 1:29-34 : 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!' 30 This is the one I was talking about when I said, “A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.” 31 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel. 32 Then John testified, saying, 'I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on Him.' 33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' 34 I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.
• John 3:28-36 : 28 'You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent ahead of Him.’ 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and listens to him, rejoices greatly at the sound of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony. 33 Whoever accepts His testimony certifies that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands. 36 The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. But the one who disobeys the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.
• John 5:33-35 : 33 You sent messengers to John, and he testified to the truth. 34 But I do not accept testimony from a man; rather, I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 John was a lamp that burned and shone, and for a time, you were willing to rejoice in his light.
• Acts 1:5 : 5 For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
• Acts 11:16 : 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
• Acts 13:23-25 : 23 From the descendants of this man, according to His promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus. 24 Before His coming, John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 As John was finishing his course, he said, 'Who do you think I am? I am not He. But behold, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.'
• Matt 3:11-12 : 11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.
• Matt 11:3-5 : 3 "Are You the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?" 4 And Jesus responded to them, "Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
• Matt 21:25-32 : 25 Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?' They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, 26 But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because everyone considers John to be a prophet. 27 So they answered Jesus, 'We do not know.' Then he said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.' 28 What do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in the vineyard.' 29 The son replied, 'I don’t want to.' But later, he changed his mind and went. 30 The man then went to the second son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.' 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him. And even when you saw it, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
• Mark 1:1-9 : 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the prophets: 'See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.' 3 'A voice is calling out in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight.' 4 John appeared in the wilderness, baptizing and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem came out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. 6 John was dressed in camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 He proclaimed: 'After me comes one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.' 8 'I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.' 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: 'You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.' 12 Immediately the Spirit drove him out into the wilderness.
• Luke 1:76-79 : 76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways, 77 to give His people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. 78 Because of our God's tender mercy, the dawn from on high will visit us, 79 to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
• Luke 3:16-18 : 16 John answered them all by saying, "I baptize you with water, but one who is mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand to thoroughly clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." 18 And in many other ways, with various exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.