Matthew 3:11

The Passion Translation

Those who repent I baptize with water, but there is coming a man after me who is more powerful than I. In fact, I’m not even worthy enough to pick up his sandals. He will submerge you into union with the Spirit of Holiness and with a raging fire!

Cross References

Isaiah 4:4

And the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains of Jerusalem by a Spirit of justice and by a Spirit of burning.

Isaiah 44:3

I will pour refreshing water on the thirsty and streams on the dry ground. I will pour out my Spirit on your children, my blessing upon your descendants.

Matthew 3:6

And while they were publicly confessing their sins, he would immerse them in the Jordan River.

Mark 1:4

John the Baptizer was the messenger who appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the complete cancellation of sins.

Luke 1:17

He will go before the Lord as a forerunner, with the same power and anointing as Elijah the prophet. He will be instrumental in turning the hearts of the fathers in tenderness back to their children and the hearts of the disobedient back to the wisdom of their righteous fathers. And he will prepare a united people who are ready for the Lord’s appearing.”

Luke 3:16

But John made it clear by telling them, “There is one coming who is mightier than I. He is supreme. In fact, I’m not worthy of even being his slave. I can only baptize you in this river, but he will baptize you into the Spirit of holiness and into his raging fire.

Luke 3:3

John went preaching and baptizing throughout the Jordan Valley. He persuaded people to turn away from their sins and turn to God for the freedom of forgiveness,

John 1:15

John announced the truth about him when he taught the people, “He’s the One! He’s the One I’ve been telling you would come after me, even though he ranks far above me, because he existed before I was even born.”

John 1:30

I told you that a Mighty One would come who is far greater than I am, because he existed long before I was born!

Acts 1:5

For John baptized you in water, but in a few days from now you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit!”

Acts 19:4

Paul said, “John’s baptism was for those who were turning from their sins, and he taught you to believe in and follow the one who was coming after him: Jesus the Anointed One.”

Acts 8:36

As they were traveling down the road, the man said, “Look, here’s a pool of water. Why don’t I get baptized right now?”

Acts 8:38

The Ethiopian stopped his chariot, and they went down into the water and Philip baptized him.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For by one Spirit we all were immersed and mingled into one single body. And no matter our status—whether we are Jews or non-Jews, oppressed or free—we are all privileged to drink deeply of the same Holy Spirit.

Titus 3:5

he came to save us. Not because of any virtuous deed that we have done but only because of his extravagant mercy.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, the younger ones should willingly support the leadership of the elders. In every relationship, each of you must wrap around yourself the apron of a humble servant. Because: God resists you when you are proud but multiplies grace and favor when you are humble.