Matthew 3:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire:

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    I{G1473} indeed{G3303} baptize{G907} you{G5209} in{G1722} water{G5204} unto{G1519} repentance:{G3341} but{G1161} he that{G3588} cometh{G2064} after{G3694} me{G3450} is{G2076} mightier than{G2478} I,{G3450} whose{G3739} shoes{G5266} I am{G1510} not{G3756} worthy{G2425} to bear:{G941} he{G846} shall baptize{G907} you{G5209} in{G1722} the Holy{G40} Spirit{G4151} and{G2532} [in] fire:{G4442}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    I{G1473} indeed{G3303} baptize{G907}{(G5719)} you{G5209} with{G1722} water{G5204} unto{G1519} repentance{G3341}: but{G1161} he that cometh{G2064}{(G5740)} after{G3694} me{G3450} is{G2076}{(G5748)} mightier than{G2478} I{G3450}, whose{G3739} shoes{G5266} I am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} worthy{G2425} to bear{G941}{(G5658)}: he{G846} shall baptize{G907}{(G5692)} you{G5209} with{G1722} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}, and{G2532} with fire{G4442}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    I baptise you in water in toke of repentauce: but he ye cometh after me is myghtier then I whose shues I am not worthy to beare. He shall baptise you with ye holy gost and with fyre:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I baptise you with water to repentaunce: but he that cometh after me, is myghtier the I, whose shues I am not worthy to beare. He shall baptise you with ye holy goost & wt fyre:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    In deede I baptize you with water to amendement of life, but he that commeth after me, is mightier then I, whose shoes I am not worthie to beare: hee will baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    I baptize you in water vnto repentaunce: But he that shall come after me, is mightier then I, whose shoes I am not worthy to beare, he shall baptize you with the holy ghost, and with fire.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and [with] fire:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.{TR and NU add "and with fire"}

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `I indeed do baptize you with water to reformation, but he who after me is coming is mightier than I, of whom I am not worthy to bear the sandals, he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and `in' fire:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and [in] fire:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Truly, I give baptism with water to those of you whose hearts are changed; but he who comes after me is greater than I, whose shoes I am not good enough to take up: he will give you baptism with the Holy Spirit and with fire:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    “I baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one coming after me is more powerful than I am– I am not worthy to carry his sandals! He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 1:5 : 5 For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
  • Luke 3:16 : 16 John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire:
  • Isa 4:4 : 4 When the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and has purged the blood of Jerusalem from its midst by the spirit of judgment and by the spirit of burning.
  • Eph 3:8 : 8 To me, who am less than the least of all saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
  • Acts 11:15-16 : 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
  • Acts 13:24-25 : 24 When John first preached, before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom do you think that I am? I am not he. But behold, there comes one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to untie.
  • Acts 19:4 : 4 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.
  • 1 Cor 12:13 : 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
  • Matt 3:6 : 6 And were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
  • Mark 1:4 : 4 John baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
  • Mark 1:7-8 : 7 And preached, saying, There comes one mightier than I after me, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
  • John 1:33-34 : 33 I did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. 34 And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.
  • John 3:23-36 : 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there, and they came and were baptized. 24 For John had not yet been put into prison. 25 Then there arose a discussion between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purification. 26 They came to John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, he baptizes, and all men come to him. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it is given to him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him. 29 He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this my joy is fulfilled. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. 32 What he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no one receives his testimony. 33 He who has received his testimony has certified that God is true. 34 For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives not the Spirit by measure to him. 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. 36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life, and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.
  • Acts 2:2-4 : 2 Suddenly there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared to them divided tongues as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
  • Luke 7:6-7 : 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, do not trouble yourself: for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof: 7 Therefore neither did I think myself worthy to come to you: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.
  • John 1:15 : 15 John bore witness of him, and cried out, saying, This was he of whom I said, He who comes after me is preferred before me, for he was before me.
  • John 1:26-27 : 26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water, but there stands one among you whom you do not know. 27 It is he who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.
  • John 1:30 : 30 This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.
  • Luke 1:17 : 17 He will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
  • Luke 3:3 : 3 And he came into all the country around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins;
  • Isa 44:3 : 3 For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my Spirit upon your descendants, and my blessing upon your offspring:
  • Isa 59:20-21 : 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and to those who turn from transgression in Jacob, says the Lord. 21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, says the Lord: My Spirit that is upon you, and my words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, nor out of the mouth of your descendants, nor out of the mouth of the descendants of your descendants, says the Lord, from this time forth and forever.
  • Zech 13:9 : 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested; they shall call on my name, and I will hear them; I will say, It is my people, and they shall say, The LORD is my God.
  • Mal 3:2-4 : 2 But who may endure the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap: 3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness. 4 Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant to the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.
  • Titus 3:5 : 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
  • Gal 3:27-28 : 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 3:15-17
    3 verses
    94%

    15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men pondered in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not;

    16 John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire:

    17 Whose winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

  • Mark 1:7-11
    5 verses
    87%

    7 And preached, saying, There comes one mightier than I after me, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.

    8 I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

    9 And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

    10 And immediately, coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him.

    11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

  • Matt 3:12-14
    3 verses
    81%

    12 His winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the barn; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

    13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him.

    14 But John tried to stop him, saying, I have need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?

  • Acts 1:5
    78%

    5 For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.

  • John 1:30-33
    4 verses
    78%

    30 This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.

    31 I did not know him, but that he should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water.

    32 And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained upon him.

    33 I did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.

  • Matt 3:10
    78%

    10 And now also the axe is laid to the root of the trees: therefore every tree which does not bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.

  • John 1:25-28
    4 verses
    77%

    25 And they asked him, and said to him, Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?

    26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water, but there stands one among you whom you do not know.

    27 It is he who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.

    28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

  • Acts 13:24-25
    2 verses
    76%

    24 When John first preached, before his coming, the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

    25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom do you think that I am? I am not he. But behold, there comes one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to untie.

  • Acts 11:16
    75%

    16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

  • Luke 3:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3 And he came into all the country around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins;

    4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

  • Mark 1:2-5
    4 verses
    75%

    2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

    3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

    4 John baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

    5 And all the land of Judea and those from Jerusalem went out to him, and were all baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

  • Luke 12:49-50
    2 verses
    74%

    49 I have come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it is already kindled?

    50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!

  • Matt 3:1-3
    3 verses
    73%

    1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

    2 And saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.

    3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

  • Matt 3:5-8
    4 verses
    73%

    5 Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan came out to him,

    6 And were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

    7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, O generation of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

    8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance:

  • Luke 3:9
    72%

    9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore that does not produce good fruit is cut down and cast into the fire.

  • Matt 11:10-11
    2 verses
    72%

    10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

    11 Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  • Luke 3:7
    72%

    7 Then he said to the multitude that came forth to be baptized by him, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

  • John 3:26
    72%

    26 They came to John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, he baptizes, and all men come to him.

  • Acts 19:3-4
    2 verses
    72%

    3 And he said to them, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into John's baptism.

    4 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.

  • Matt 3:16
    71%

    16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, came up immediately out of the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting upon him:

  • John 3:22
    70%

    22 After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea, and there he stayed with them and baptized.

  • Luke 7:27
    69%

    27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who shall prepare your way before you.

  • John 3:28
    69%

    28 You yourselves bear me witness that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.