Mark 1:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)8 I am immersing you in water, but He will immerse you in the Holy Spirit.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 I have baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit. See the chapterCommon English Bible8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 I have baptized you with water. Yet truly, he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." See the chapter |
For we were all immersed by means of the one Holy Spirit into one body [i.e., the church], whether [we were] Jews or Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], whether slaves or free people, and were all given the one [and the same] Holy Spirit to drink. [Note: This probably refers to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, given to all immersed believers. See John 7:37-39; Acts 2:38].
John answered [their concerns] by saying to all of them, “I am [the one] immersing you in water, but One who is more powerful than I will follow my [ministry]. I am not [even] worthy to loosen the straps of His sandals. He will immerse you people with the Holy Spirit and with fire [i.e., the punishment of hell. See Matt. 3:10-12].